Trump fires Susie Wiles after midterm blowout, names Stephen Miller as new chief of staff

WASHINGTON — President Trump on Friday announced that he was replacing Susie Wiles as his chief of staff with his longtime adviser Stephen Miller following the Republicans’ landslide midterm election loss.

President Trump on Friday announced that he was replacing Susie Wiles as his chief of staff with his longtime adviser Stephen Miller following Republicans’ landslide midterm election loss. Getty Images

White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles at the White House in Washington, holding a notebook in front of US and presidential flags. — White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles attends a roundtable with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington on Oct. 21. REUTERS

“I am pleased to announce that Mr. Stephen Miller, the current Deputy Chief of Staff of the Trump Administration, and one of my most trusted advisors, will become the Chief of Staff starting Monday, November 9, 2026,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.

“Susie Wiles, who has done an outstanding job, will be moving over to the Trump Political Operation. I want to thank her for her service as Chief of Staff — She has done a great job!”

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