Trump appoints close aide as new chief of staff
US president, Donald Trump has appointed Stephen Miller, one of his closest aides, longest serving adviser and main player in his hardline immigration policy, as his new Chief of Staff.
Miller would be replacing Susie Wiles who will move to the President’s political operation.
Trump announced the appointment on Friday, November 6, 2026 via his Truth Social page.
“I am pleased to announce that Mr. Stephen Miller, the current Deputy Chief of Staff of the Trump Administration, and one of my most trusted advisors, will become the Chief of Staff starting Monday, November 9, 2026,” Trump wrote.
“Susie Wiles, who has done an outstanding job, will be moving over to the Trump Political Operation. I want to thank her for her service as Chief of Staff she has done a great job!”
He also revealed that Miller, the current Deputy Chief of Staff, will assume office on Monday, November 9, 2026.
Miller has been a close adviser to Trump since his 2016 presidential campaign, where he worked as a speechwriter.
He later served as a senior policy adviser in Trump’s first administration, where he worked in shaping immigration policies.
He also returned to the White House in January 2025 as Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy and Homeland Security Adviser.