# 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.
- Title: Trump names Stephen Miller chief of staff after midterm losses
- Summary: President Trump replaces Susie Wiles with Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff following Republican midterm election defeats.
- Keywords: trump, stephen miller, susie wiles, white house chief of staff, midterm elections, 2026 midterms, NBC News
- Source: NBC News — https://nbcnews.com/meet-the-press/video/trump-names-stephen-miller-as-new-white-house-chief-of-staff-after-midterm-losses-273025605913
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- Topics: trump, stephen miller, susie wiles, white house chief of staff, midterm elections, 2026 midterms, politics, 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
## Key takeaway

Trump appointed Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles, in his first major staffing change after midterm losses.