Trump appoints immigration hardliner Stephen Miller as new chief of staff
US President Donald Trump appointed Stephen Miller, a hardline immigration architect, as his new White House chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles days after Republican midterm defeats.
Miller, 41, who currently serves as deputy chief of staff and homeland security adviser, will assume the position on Monday, November 9, Trump announced on his Truth Social platform. Wiles, 69, the first woman to hold the chief of staff position, will move to Trump's political operation.
Trump's Announcement
The president praised Wiles' performance, describing her tenure as outstanding. Wiles confirmed her departure in a statement on X, saying serving Trump in the White House had been 'the honor of a lifetime'.
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.
Miller's Influence
Miller has been one of Trump's closest advisers for over a decade, dating back to his 2016 presidential campaign. He has played a central role in shaping restrictive immigration policies, including mass deportations during Trump's second term.
His promotion places one of the administration's most outspoken advocates of tougher immigration enforcement at the center of White House decision-making.
Political Context
The appointment comes amid growing scrutiny of the administration's immigration operations, particularly following fatal shootings of two protesters by immigration agents in Minneapolis in January. It follows a bruising midterm election where Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress.
Wiles had been regarded as an important organizational force within Trump's inner circle. By moving her to his political operation and promoting Miller, Trump is reshaping his closest advisers at a politically sensitive moment.
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