Miller Takes Over White House Chief of Staff Role After Wiles Resigns
The switch takes effect Monday, shortly after Republicans lost control of Congress in the midterm elections.
By James Foster ·
Stephen Miller is replacing Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff, a move announced by President Donald Trump on Friday. Miller starts the job on Monday, November 9. The change comes just days after Republican candidates lost control of Congress in the midterm elections held Tuesday.
Miller has served as the White House deputy chief of staff. He joined Trump’s team during the 2016 campaign as a speechwriter. Before that, he worked for former Senator Jeff Sessions, who served as Trump’s first attorney general. Miller helped design the administration’s strict immigration policies.
Wiles submitted her resignation on Thursday night. A person familiar with the private conversation confirmed the timing but asked to remain anonymous. Trump praised Wiles in a post on Truth Social, calling her job performance outstanding. He said she would move to the Trump Political Operation to continue working for the party.
Wiles posted a statement on X on Friday to confirm her departure. She called serving in the role the honor of a lifetime. She expressed pride in accomplishments like securing the border and cutting taxes. She said her commitment to the president and the mission would not change even as her role did.
Wiles, 69, was the first woman to serve as White House chief of staff. She led Trump’s campaign efforts in Florida in 2016 and 2020 before managing the 2024 presidential bid. Trump often referred to her as the ice maiden. She was credited with bringing discipline to his chaotic style and avoiding the spotlight during the 2024 victory party.
In December 2025, Vanity Fair published interviews with Wiles that drew attention for their candor. She described Trump as having an alcoholic’s personality, despite his sobriety. She said Attorney General Pam Bondi whiffed in handling the Jeffrey Epstein files. She also called Vice President JD Vance a conspiracy theorist for about a decade. Trump and other aides defended Wiles after the publication.
Wiles battled early-stage breast cancer in 2026. She went public with the diagnosis in March and underwent treatment. By the end of the year, she reported being cancer-free. In an October 2026 interview, she said her doctor insisted she get a mammogram that day because her schedule was unpredictable. She said the early detection was crucial. Trump called her a tremendous fighter at an event in October.
Before working for Trump, Wiles ran Rick Scott’s 2010 campaign for Florida governor. She also spearheaded Ron DeSantis’ successful 2018 gubernatorial run. Her family includes the late NFL broadcaster Pat Summerall. She worked as a scheduler for President Ronald Reagan and later became a partner at the lobbying firm Ballard Partners.
