Donald Trump promotes Stephen Miller to White House chief of staff

Donald Trump announced Friday that Stephen Miller, currently the White House deputy chief of staff and one of his closest advisers, will take over as chief of staff starting Monday, November 9, 2026. Miller will replace Susie Wiles, who will continue coordinating the administration’s political operations through “Trump Political Operation.”

The announcement was made by the U.S. president in a message posted on Truth Social, three days after Democrats secured a major victory in the midterm elections and took control of the House of Representatives and the Senate. The change will influence the administration’s direction during the next two years of Trump’s term.

Stephen Miller is considered the architect of the administration’s immigration policies and mass deportation plans. His appointment is expected to provoke strong reactions from congressional Democrats, who have promised investigations into the government’s immigration policies.

Susie Wiles confirmed her departure in a message posted on X. She said Friday was her last day as chief of staff and that, although her role is changing, she will remain committed to the president and the administration’s goals.