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Archive photo · 18 July 2025Trump Names Stephen Miller White House Chief of Staff, Replacing Susie Wiles
“Her resignation was tied to Republicans' midterm defeats, according to three sources familiar with the matter.”
“Wiles was among those Trump blamed for the Republican losses, the person said.”
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Stephen Miller named White House chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles. Move follows Republican midterm losses; Miller is longtime Trump aide and immigration policy architect.
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Miller replaces Wiles
President Donald Trump named Stephen Miller as his new White House chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles after Republicans lost control of both chambers of Congress in the US midterm elections. Trump said Wiles had "done a very good job" but "we've got to make moves sometimes," and he said Miller is set to take on the new role on Monday. Trump told reporters that Miller "gets it, very good politically" and "he's a very good manager," and he said Wiles would be moved to the "Trump Political Operation."
“‘Today is my last day as White House Chief of Staff,’ Wiles posted on X.”
Wiles posted on X, "Today is my last day as White House Chief of Staff," and she said, "Serving President Trump in the White House has been the honor of a lifetime." Miller posted on X, "The mission now is more clear than ever: Fight with all of our soul to support our President and defend this magnificent Republic," after Trump announced the change on Truth Social.
Democrats denounce the pick
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said on X, "Donald Trump learned nothing from his historic defeat," and he called Stephen Miller "the architect of the most barbaric, inhumane policies of this administration."
House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said Miller was "a dangerous xenophobe and reckless extremist who has American blood on his hands," and he added, "his presence in government should be eradicated like a malignant tumor."
Rep. Robert Garcia said Miller "should lawyer up," and he said, "Oversight Democrats will continue to investigate Miller for his misconduct."
Trump told reporters that "Stephen's been great, and sometimes in life, you gotta make moves," and he praised Miller as "a very good man" as he announced the shakeup.
The BBC said Miller is the architect of Trump's hardline immigration policy, and it said he served as a senior adviser during Trump's first administration.
What the change signals
NBC News said vote counting continued in the Alaska and Mississippi Senate races, with Democrat Mary Peltola leading GOP Sen. Dan Sullivan by only 600 votes and Democratic challenger Scott Colom ahead of GOP Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith by about 2,000 votes.
NBC News also said the NBC News Decision Desk estimated Democrats will control at least 259 seats in the next Congress, and it said 23 House races remained uncalled.
The New York Times said the decision to replace Susie Wiles, set to take effect on Monday, would "fundamentally shift the circle of advisers around the president."
The New York Times said Democrats immediately criticized the decision, and it quoted Representative Hakeem Jeffries calling Miller "a dangerous xenophobe" who should have been fired instead.
Forbes Argentina said Trump posted on Truth Social that Miller would become chief of staff starting Monday, November 9, 2026, and it quoted Trump thanking Wiles for her services as chief of staff.
