After the Republican Party's defeat in America's midterm elections, President Donald Trump has made major changes in the White House. Stephen Miller will become the new Chief of Staff, replacing Susie Wiles. Miller will take over the responsibility from November 9.
Washington: US President Donald Trump has made a major reshuffle in his team after the midterm elections. White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles will no longer hold this post. Trump's close aide Stephen Miller has been appointed in his place. On Friday, November 6, 2026, Trump informed about this decision on the social media platform Truth Social. Stephen Miller will take over as White House Chief of Staff from Monday, November 9.
White House team changed after defeat in midterm elections
The Republican Party has suffered a major setback in the mid-term elections held on November 3 in America. The party has lost its majority in both houses of Parliament, the House of Representatives and the Senate. After the victory of the Democratic Party, discussions of change in the Trump administration had started. Meanwhile, the news of Susie Wiles leaving the post came out.
According to the report, Wiles submitted his resignation on Thursday evening. The next day, Trump announced the appointment of Stephen Miller in his place. It is being told that Trump was angry with the functioning of his political and communication team regarding the election results. However, Trump has publicly said that the decision to change the Chief of Staff was not taken due to the election defeat. According to him, sometimes it is necessary to make changes.
Susie Wiles gets new responsibility
Susie Wiles has been counted among Trump's most trusted aides. He played an important role in handling Trump's campaign in the 2024 presidential election. After winning the election, Trump made him the Chief of Staff of the White House. Wiles was the first woman in American history to hold this position. She was performing this responsibility since the beginning of Trump's second term.
Trump has praised his work in his social media post. He told that Wiles will now work with his political team. This means that even after leaving the post of Chief of Staff, she will remain associated with Trump's political campaign. Wiles has also described the experience of working with the Trump administration as the greatest honor of his life.
Who is Stephen Miller, whom Trump chose?
Stephen Miller has been working with Donald Trump for a long time. He has been a part of Trump's team since the 2016 presidential election campaign. In his second term, he was serving as the Deputy Chief of Staff of the White House. Miller is considered a key strategist of Trump's strict immigration policy. He has played an important role in sending illegal immigrants out of America and formulating many policies related to border security.
Trump has described Miller as his most trusted advisor. Speaking to reporters before leaving for Florida on Friday, he said that Stephen has been with him from the beginning and has a good understanding of political matters. After the new appointment, Miller also thanked Trump on social media. He said that it is an honor for him to work in the President's team.
Will more White House officials be furloughed?
After the departure of Susie Wiles, more changes are being expected in the Trump administration. According to CNN, the President has indicated that he may make some more changes in his team. Trump said he is satisfied with the work of his cabinet, but some changes are possible. However, he did not reveal the name of any other officer.
On the other hand, Democratic leaders have raised questions on Miller's appointment. He believes that this may continue the strictness in the immigration policy of the Trump administration.
Why is Stephen Miller's appointment important?
The White House Chief of Staff is one of the President's most important associates. The officer holding this post plays a big role in the daily programs of the President, coordination between senior officials and taking forward policy decisions. The appointment of Stephen Miller has come at a time when Trump will have to face the Democratic Party's majority in Parliament. Implementing administration policies in the new political situation may be more challenging than before.
Miller's appointment is being seen as a sign of continuing Trump's existing policies. At present, the new Chief of Staff will have the responsibility of managing the White House team and carrying forward the President's agenda.