Susie Wiles Departs White House as Trump Elevates Stephen Miller to Chief of Staff
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Friday that White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles is leaving her post, marking a high-profile shake-up within his administration following a challenging midterm election cycle. Wiles, the first woman to hold the chief of staff position, will transition to the Trump Political Operation.
Trump broke the news via Truth Social, stating that he wanted to make a change and naming immigration hardliner Stephen Miller as Wiles's replacement. Miller, currently serving as deputy chief of staff and recognized as a key architect of the administration's mass deportation push, is scheduled to take over the top role on Monday. Reporters outside the White House were told by Trump that Miller has been by his side from the beginning.
The departure of Wiles follows a resounding defeat for the Republican Party in the midterm elections, which resulted in Democrats securing control of both chambers of Congress. Political observers note that Wiles's exit further diminishes the presence of women in top leadership roles within the administration, leaving behind an overwhelmingly male inner circle as the White House prepares for upcoming congressional investigations.
In statements regarding the transition, Wiles thanked the president and described serving in the White House as the honor of a lifetime, highlighting accomplishments such as border security and economic initiatives. Vice President JD Vance and other administration figures also praised both Wiles's service and Miller's promotion on social media.
