Donald Trump has selected his longtime hardline adviser Stephen Miller to replace Susie Wiles, signalling a major White House shake-up following Republicans’ heavy midterm election losses.
WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES — WEB DESK: US President Donald Trump has appointed longtime adviser Stephen Miller as the next White House chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles in a major administration shake-up following Republicans’ heavy losses in the November 3 midterm elections.
Trump announced the appointment on Friday, November 6, saying Miller, currently serving as deputy chief of staff, would assume the new position on Monday, November 9.
The appointment places one of Trump’s closest and most influential political allies in charge of White House operations as the president prepares to deal with a newly empowered Democratic-controlled Congress.
Stephen Miller to replace Susie Wiles
Announcing the decision, Trump described Miller as one of his most trusted advisers and praised his experience and contribution to the administration.
Miller has been a central figure in Trump’s political movement since his 2016 presidential campaign. He previously served in senior White House positions during Trump’s first administration and returned as deputy chief of staff in his second term.
He has played a major role in shaping the administration’s immigration policies, particularly its aggressive border enforcement and mass deportation agenda.
Susie Wiles leaves chief of staff position
Miller will succeed Susie Wiles, who is stepping down after serving as Trump’s chief of staff.
Wiles, the first woman to hold the position, will move to Trump’s political organisation, according to the president’s announcement.
She had been one of Trump’s most influential advisers and was credited with maintaining discipline and coordination within his political operation and White House team.
Her departure comes after she announced her resignation on Thursday. She has also been undergoing treatment for breast cancer, which she publicly disclosed earlier this year.
Appointment follows Republican midterm losses
The leadership change comes days after Republicans suffered significant setbacks in the November 3 midterm elections, with Democrats securing control of both chambers of Congress, according to Reuters.
The results are expected to complicate Trump’s legislative agenda and increase congressional scrutiny of his administration.
Miller’s appointment has attracted particular attention because of his prominent role in developing the administration’s hardline immigration policies.
Analysts and political observers are likely to view the decision as an indication that Trump intends to maintain his policy direction rather than make a major shift following the electoral setback.
What Miller’s appointment means for Trump’s administration
As chief of staff, Miller will oversee White House operations and help coordinate the administration’s priorities and relationship with federal agencies.
His close relationship with Trump could give him considerable influence over policy implementation during the remaining years of the president’s second term.
The appointment also comes as Democrats prepare to exercise greater oversight through congressional investigations and legislative challenges.
Miller is scheduled to take over the position on November 9, marking a significant change in Trump’s senior White House leadership.
