Stephen Miller to Succeed Susie Wiles as White House Chief of Staff
The swap occurs days after Republicans lost control of Congress, with Miller starting his new role on November 9.
By Bianca Herrera ·
Stephen Miller begins his tenure as White House chief of staff on Monday, November 9, according to a post by President Donald Trump on Truth Social. The announcement arrives just days after the Republican Party lost its majority in Congress during the midterm elections.
Miller currently serves as deputy chief of staff. He joined Trump's team as a speechwriter during the 2016 presidential campaign and has remained a close adviser since. He is known for helping shape the administration's strict immigration policies. Previously, he worked as an aide to former Senator Jeff Sessions, who served as the nation's first attorney general under Trump.
Susie Wiles submitted her resignation on Thursday night, according to a person familiar with the private conversation. Trump described Wiles as having done an outstanding job in his public statement. He noted that she would move to work for his political organization, where he said she would continue to serve.
Wiles confirmed the change on the social media platform X. She called serving in the White House the honor of a lifetime. She expressed pride in the administration's record, which she said included securing the border, cutting taxes, and strengthening the economy. She added that her commitment to the president and the mission would not change despite her new role.
At 69, Wiles was the first woman to hold the position of White House chief of staff. She is a veteran Florida political operative who ran Trump's 2024 presidential campaign. Trump has frequently cited her as the reason for the discipline of his most recent election bid. Colleagues and aides often referred to her as the "ice maiden" due to her stern demeanor and ability to manage the president's chaotic style.
The news of her departure follows a period of intense public scrutiny. In December 2025, Vanity Fair published interviews in which Wiles made candid remarks about her colleagues. She described Trump as having an "alcoholic's personality" despite the fact that he does not drink. She also criticized then-Attorney General Pam Bondi for "whiffing" on the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files and called Vice President JD Vance a "conspiracy theorist for about a decade." Trump and other aides quickly defended Wiles, who later criticized the magazine for framing the interview as a hit piece.
Wiles has also managed a personal health battle during her time in office. In March 2026, she revealed a diagnosis of early-stage breast cancer. She underwent surgery and treatment while continuing to work. In October 2026, she announced that her pathology results came back clear and that she no longer showed evidence of the disease. She credited her doctor for insisting on a mammogram earlier than scheduled, noting that early detection was crucial in her case.
Before joining the Trump organization, Wiles worked as a lobbyist and campaign manager. She was a partner at Ballard Partners in Florida, where she represented clients such as General Motors and the city of Jacksonville. She also ran campaigns for other prominent Republicans, including Rick Scott and Ron DeSantis. Her first job in Washington was as a scheduler for President Ronald Reagan. She is the daughter of former NFL broadcaster Pat Summerall.
