Miller to Take White House Staff Post Monday After Wiles Resignation

President Donald Trump announced on Friday that Stephen Miller will replace Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff. Miller, currently serving as deputy chief of staff, assumes the top position on Monday. The swap places a key architect of the administration's mass deportation efforts directly in charge of executive operations.

The leadership change arrived three days after Democrats won control of both the House and the Senate in the midterm elections. The party shift alters the budgetary and legislative outlook for the remainder of Trump's term. New congressional leaders have pledged to investigate government immigration policies closely, increasing the financial and political stakes for the White House staff.

Wiles resigned on Thursday night, according to a senior White House source. The source stated that Trump was angry over Republican election losses. Wiles told the president, "let me make this easy on you - I am going to resign." She confirmed her departure on X on Friday afternoon, writing that "today is my last day as White House Chief of Staff." She described her tenure as an honor and said her commitment to the mission continues.

Trump defended the decision to reporters while leaving for an event in Cape Canaveral, Florida. He said he wanted to make a change and noted that Wiles had done an outstanding job. Trump added that Miller has been great and that sometimes in life you have to make moves. On Truth Social, Trump described Miller as one of his most trusted advisors. Trump also announced that Wiles will move to the Trump Political Operation.

The shift follows recent staff turnover at the Department of Justice. Civil Harmeet Dhillon, head of the civil rights division, John Eisenberg, head of the national security division, and Jason Reding Quiñones, who led conspiracy investigations, have all departed since Election Day. The Trump Political Operation's X account posted a black and white photo of Miller with the caption, "It's Miller time."

Wiles previously managed Trump's winning 2024 campaign. She maintained a low public profile during the second administration until late 2025. At that time, Vanity Fair reported that she described Trump as having an alcoholic's personality and said he pursued retribution as president. Trump and other senior officials defended Wiles at the time, reinforcing her standing within the inner circle.