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Trump Names Stephen Miller as New White House Chief of Staff
Trump replaces Susie Wiles with Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff.
In brief
Trump replaces Susie Wiles with Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff. Trump appoints Stephen Miller, a key architect of hard-line immigration policies, as White House chief of staff after Susie Wiles resigns. Originally reported by NBC Bay Area.
Trump's Chief of Staff Change
Trump replaces Susie Wiles with Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff.
Miller's Role in Immigration Policy
Miller is a key architect of the administration's hard-line immigration policies.
Miller's Background

Miller has been one of Donald Trump’s most influential and longest-serving advisers.
Wiles' Resignation
Wiles gave Trump her resignation on Thursday night.
Wiles' Social Media Statement
Serving President Trump in the White House has been the honor of a lifetime.
“Serving President Trump in the White House has been the honor of a lifetime. I’m so proud to have been a part of what we’ve accomplished together from securing our border and cutting taxes to strengthening our economy and putting America First”
Wiles' Background
Wiles was the first woman to serve in that post and the longest-serving White House chief of staff for Trump.
Wiles' Health Struggle
Wiles was diagnosed with breast cancer in March 2026 and later confirmed cancer-free.
Miller's Political Activities
Miller took frequent partisan swipes at Democrats during the midterm campaign.
Miller's Immigration Policies
Miller has been a major part of the Trump administration’s anti-fraud task force.
Criticism of Miller
Rep. Robert Garcia called Miller the architect of unconstitutional ICE raids.
Wiles' Campaign Experience
Wiles ran Trump’s 2016 and 2020 campaigns and led the 2024 50-state effort.
Wiles' Candor in Interviews
Wiles described Trump as having an 'alcoholic’s personality' in Vanity Fair interviews.
“Trump has an 'alcoholic’s personality'”
Wiles' Health Update
Wiles confirmed she no longer showed evidence of breast cancer after treatment.
Wiles' Political History
Wiles ran Rick Scott’s 2010 campaign and worked with Ron DeSantis in 2018.
The takeaway
Trump appoints Stephen Miller, a key architect of hard-line immigration policies, as White House chief of staff after Susie Wiles resigns.



