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Trump names Stephen Miller chief of staff after midterm losses
President Trump replaces Susie Wiles with Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff following Republican midterm election defeats.
In brief
President Trump replaces Susie Wiles with Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff following Republican midterm election defeats. Trump appointed Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles, in his first major staffing change after midterm losses. Originally reported by NBC News.
Trump replaces Wiles with Miller
President Trump announced Stephen Miller as his new White House chief of staff on November 6, 2026, replacing Susie Wiles in the role.
First major shakeup after losses
The appointment marks Trump's first major staffing change following Republican midterm election defeats that reshaped the political landscape.
Democrat says Trump ignored voters
A newly-elected House Democrat criticized the decision, arguing that Trump did not listen to voters in elevating Stephen Miller to the position.
“Trump didn't listen to voters in elevating Stephen Miller”
The essence
Trump appointed Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles, in his first major staffing change after midterm losses.
