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Trump Names Stephen Miller as New White House Chief of Staff, Replacing Susie Wiles

Stephen Miller, newly appointed White House Chief of Staff

Washington, November 7, 2026 – The Europe Today: President of the United States Donald Trump has appointed Stephen Miller as the new White House Chief of Staff, replacing Susie Wiles. Miller will assume his duties on Monday, November 9.

President Trump announced the change on Friday in a post on his Truth Social platform. Expressing confidence in his choice, he said Miller understands the issues well and would do an excellent job in the role.

Stephen Miller Promoted From Deputy Chief of Staff

Miller currently serves as White House Deputy Chief of Staff and has been one of President Trump’s closest and most trusted advisers. He is widely regarded as a key architect of the administration’s immigration policies.

He succeeds Susie Wiles, a longtime adviser to the President, who was the first woman to serve as White House Chief of Staff. She has also been the longest-serving chief of staff of Trump’s presidencies.

Shake-Up Follows Midterm Elections

The appointment marks the most significant change to the President’s team since the midterm elections, in which Republicans lost control of Congress.

Speaking on other matters, President Trump also said that matters with Iran were going well.