Stephen Miller Appointed as Chief of Staff

GRAND RAPIDS, MI. - President Donald Trump announced on Friday, November 6, 2026, that Stephen Miller will succeed Susie Wiles as White House Chief of Staff. Stephen Miller plans to begin his new role on Monday, November 9, 2026, shifting the leadership structure of the administration following significant political changes amid the 2026 U.S. midterms significant Republican losses.

President Donald Trump selected Stephen Miller, who served as White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy and Homeland Security Advisor since 2025. Stephen Miller functions as a longtime adviser and a trusted confidant for the president. Susie Wiles held the position of White House Chief of Staff as the first woman in that role, and she transitions into the political operation of President Donald Trump.

This leadership change follows significant Republican losses in the 2026 midterm elections. Democrats regained control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate, and Susie Wiles tendered her resignation due to the midterm defeats. Stephen Miller established a reputation as the architect behind controversial immigration policies under President Donald Trump, including the family separation policy, restrictions on travel from Muslim-majority countries, mass deportations, and limits on legal immigration.

Democrat leaders condemned the appointment of Stephen Miller, characterizing the move as a doubling down on the hard-line agenda of the administration. Conversely, supporters of Stephen Miller praised the selection, highlighting his loyalty and firm commitment to the platform of President Donald Trump.