Stephen Miller to Replace Susie Wiles as White House Chief of Staff

Stephen Miller will replace Susie Wiles as White House Chief of Staff on Monday, according to President Donald Trump.

How The Media Covered It: Outlets across the political spectrum framed the shift as part of Trump's post-midterm strategy. The Guardian (Left) called it "the first sign of a shake-up," The US Sun (Lean Right) called it the beginning of Trump's "post-midterms purge," and Washington Examiner (Lean Right) said it was a "combative approach" to Republicans' congressional defeat. The Examiner described Miller as "a political fighter who chooses aggressive political confrontation and maneuver over Wiles's more cordial and collaborative approach."

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Outlets across the political spectrum also highlighted Democratic lawmakers' opposition to the shift. The Hill (Center) stated, "To congressional Democrats, President Trump's decision to promote aide Stephen Miller to serve as his chief of staff meant two things: an elevation of the aide's extremist views and a refusal to heed the will of voters who delivered the left a historic victory." The Hill and the Examiner gave voice to House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) who said Miller is a "xenophobe and reckless extremist" who "should be eradicated [from government] like a malignant tumor." Fox News (Right) opted instead to focus on Trump and his administration's endorsement of Miller.

Outlets on the left most prominently – and negatively – emphasized his involvement with immigration enforcement as Deputy Chief of Staff. While Daily Caller (Right) more plainly labeled Miller as Trump's "top immigration advisor," NBC News (Lean Left) framed him more contentiously as "the hard-charging architect of the president's mass-deportation campaign and a MAGA favorite." Newsweek (Center) and The Guardian used similarly descriptive language.

For Context: Wiles resigned on Thursday, shortly following Republicans' defeat in the 2026 Midterm Elections. "Serving President Trump in the White House has been the honor of a lifetime," Wiles wrote on X Friday. "I'm so proud to have been a part of what we've accomplished together from securing our border and cutting taxes to strengthening our economy and putting America First. More than anything, I'm grateful for the extraordinary people I've had the privilege of working alongside. While my role may be changing, my commitment to the President and the mission never will." Trump said Wiles will continue working with the administration, though he did not specify her new role.

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