President Donald Trump has confirmed that he has hired Stephen Miller as his new Chief of Staff after revealing that Susie Wiles will no longer serve in his administration.
Susie, the first-ever female Chief of Staff, has become the first major name of the current administration to be let go after the Republican party lost the 2026 midterms in what has been called a sweeping repudiation of their message.
"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 his personal social media site on Friday, November 6, 2026.
He added: "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!"
Susie is a private member of the administration, never making public appearances or statements. But she was credited with his re-election in November 2024.
Stephen has been serving as the president’s deputy chief of staff for policy and his homeland security adviser since the President took office in Jan...