President Donald Trump said Friday, Nov. 6, that Stephen Miller would replace Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff on Monday, Nov. 9, and that Wiles would move to his political operation.
Trump said Miller, who is now a deputy chief of staff, was one of his most trusted advisers. He praised Wiles for her work in the role. Wiles said Friday was her last day as chief of staff.
Miller said he was honored to take the job. The change came after the midterm elections, in which Democrats won control of the House and Senate. This created a new political situation for the administration.
Miller has long worked for Trump and played a central role in shaping the administration’s strict immigration agenda. The promotion puts a close ally of Trump in charge of coordinating White House staff. The administration is preparing to work with a Congress led by Democrats.
Trump told reporters he wanted a change. He did not explain in detail why he made it at this time. Wiles is expected to keep working with Trump in his political operation.
The announcement did not say what her title or duties there would be.