President Donald Trump announced on Friday that Stephen Miller will replace Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff, setting up a major leadership transition on Monday, November 9, 2026, as reported by CBS News. The shake-up follows the midterm elections.
President Donald Trump revealed the personnel change in a Friday afternoon post on Truth Social, according to Politico. The transition occurs just days after the midterm elections, which resulted in Republicans losing control of Congress. Elevating Miller marks the most significant personnel shakeup since those losses swept Republicans out of power and Democrats gained majority control in the House and Senate. In mid-October, President Trump had stated there was a zero chance he was considering a replacement for Wiles, following media reports that she might step down after the election while a handful of male aides jostled for the position.
Wiles submitted her resignation to the president on Thursday night, a U.S. official told CBS News. She had worked with the Trump 2020 campaign in Florida, ran the 2024 presidential campaign, and served as chief of staff from day one of the administration, according to NPR. Wiles is the longest-serving White House chief of staff for Trump, who cycled through four chiefs of staff during his initial four-year term.
Today is my last day as White House Chief of Staff. 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…
Transition to Stephen Miller on Monday
He has been a fixture in Trump’s circles since 2016 and is considered an architect of the administration’s hard-line immigration policies, according to sources. Miller previously functioned as an adviser and director of speechwriting during Trump’s first term as president and spent several years on Capitol Hill as an aide to Republican lawmakers, specifically working for hardline former Senator Jeff Sessions of Alabama, who later became Trump’s first attorney general.
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
President Trump, Truth Social
Trump also praised the outgoing chief of staff in his social media statement, writing that 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!
CBS News noted. The decision to install Miller doubles down on the administration’s current governing strategy despite voters rejecting the agenda of Trump and congressional Republicans on Tuesday, and the appointment is bound to raise the hackles of incoming congressional Democrats who have vowed to investigate government immigration policies.
Susie Wiles Moves to Political Operation
Wiles released a statement on X following the announcement, according to NBC News.
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.
Susie Wiles, White House Chief of Staff
Wiles added in her social media post that While my role may be changing, my commitment to the president and the mission never will,
CBS News reported, noting further her gratitude for the extraordinary people she had the privilege of working alongside.
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Susie Wiles is out as White House Chief of Staff. Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller will replace her. This seem significant. pic.twitter.com/ByUn44ao3A
🔴 BREAKING: US President Donald Trump announces that Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller will become White House chief of staff on November 9, while current chief of staff Susie Wiles will move to the Trump political operation. pic.twitter.com/kqpGDJN2tB
BREAKING: Susie Wiles issues farewell statement as she prepares to leave her role as White House chief of staff after Trump names Stephen Miller as her successor. "Serving President Trump in the White House has been the honor of a lifetime. I’m so proud to have been a part of… pic.twitter.com/LZfElt5t0t
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