After Midterm Defeat, Trump Elevates Stephen Miller to Chief of Staff in White House Shake-Up
Miller Takes Top Adviser Role
Trump announced on Friday that Miller would replace Wiles as chief of staff. Miller has served as deputy chief of staff and helped shape the administration’s strict immigration policy.
The appointment makes Miller the president’s top aide. Trump called him “one of my most trusted advisors,” according to the announcement.
Wiles Leaves White House Post
Wiles had served as chief of staff since Trump’s inauguration. Trump said she would move to the Trump political operation and praised her work. Wiles described her White House service as “the honor of a lifetime.” She said she was proud of the administration’s record, citing border security, tax cuts, economic growth and an America First agenda.
Change Follows Election Defeat
The staff change comes after Republicans lost control of both the House and Senate in a midterm election rout against Democrats. The article’s opening says Trump would replace Wiles in the top advisory role, while the main account identifies Miller as her successor and chief of staff.
Key points
- Stephen Miller will replace Susie Wiles as Trump’s chief of staff.
- Miller previously served as deputy chief of staff and shaped the administration’s immigration policy.
- Wiles is moving to the Trump political operation after serving since Trump’s inauguration.
- The change follows Democrats taking control of the House and Senate after a midterm defeat for Republicans.