WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has appointed longtime adviser Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles in a major reshuffle of his administration following Republican losses in the midterm elections. Miller, who currently serves as deputy chief of staff for policy, will assume the position on Monday, November 9, according to Trump’s announcement on Friday.
Wiles, the first woman to serve as White House chief of staff, will move to Trump’s political operation after stepping down from the role. Trump praised her service, describing her performance as outstanding.
The leadership change comes as Trump prepares to work with a Democratic-controlled Congress, which is expected to intensify scrutiny of his administration through congressional investigations.
However, Trump said the appointment was not a response to the Republican election losses, describing it as the right time for a change.
Miller has been one of Trump’s closest political advisers since his 2016 presidential campaign. He previously served in the administration during Trump’s first term from 2017 to 2021.
He has played a central role in shaping the president’s domestic policy agenda, particularly immigration enforcement. His proposals have included expanding deportations and increasing arrests of undocumented migrants.
Although Wiles formally held the chief of staff position, Miller exercised considerable influence over several major policy areas during Trump’s second administration.
His appointment places one of the president’s most trusted advisers in charge of coordinating White House operations as the administration enters a politically challenging period.
