Trump names Stephen Miller White House chief of staff after midterm losses
Politics · First reported 6 Nov, 13:04 · Updated 19:16
Donald Trump named deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller to replace Susie Wiles, who is moving to Trump’s political operation. The appointment follows Republicans’ losses in both chambers of Congress and comes as Miller is known for shaping the administration’s immigration policies.
- Trump announced that Miller would take over as chief of staff on November 9, replacing Wiles, who said Friday was her last day in the role.
- The change followed midterm elections in which Democrats took control of the House and Senate, according to the reports.
- Miller has been a senior Trump aide since the 2016 campaign and is associated with the administration’s restrictive immigration policies.
- Democratic leaders Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer criticized the appointment; Republicans and administration officials praised Miller and Wiles.
Summary written by Lux AI from 6 articles
Key facts
- Incoming chief of staff
- Stephen Miller
- Outgoing chief of staff
- Susie Wiles
- Start date
- November 9, 2026
- Wiles’s next role
- Trump Political Operation
- Election outcome cited
- Democrats took control of the House and Senate
Source spectrum
Left 13 · Centre 15 · Right 12 of 40 rated sources
Images from the coverage
All coverage
- Who is Stephen Miller? Trump’s newest chief of staff6 Nov, 20:59
- Trump Names Stephen Miller New Chief of Staff6 Nov, 19:35
Coverage over time
LeftCentreRight
Articles per hour since first reported, by side.
Ownership
- Corporation 55% (22)
- Public broadcaster 13% (5)
- Billionaire 10% (4)
- Independent 8% (3)
- Government 5% (2)
- Unknown 5% (2)
- Non-profit 5% (2)
Share of the 40 sources by owner type.