Stephen Miller promoted in Trump administration
The gist
Trump promoted deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller to chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles effective Monday.
The move follows a midterm landslide and signals Trump is rewarding loyal aides.
How it unfolded
- Nov 3, 2026Democrats won a landslide victory in the midterm elections, taking majority control of the House and Senate.
- Nov 5, 2026Outgoing chief of staff Susie Wiles submitted her resignation on Thursday night.
- Nov 6, 2026Trump announced on Truth Social that Miller would be promoted to chief of staff, replacing Wiles effective Monday, and said Wiles would move to the Trump Political Operation.
Key terms
- midterm elections
- US general elections held near the midpoint of a president's four-year term, when all House seats and about a third of Senate seats are contested.
- Senate confirmation
- The Senate's approval of a presidential appointment, as part of advice and consent.
- MAGA
- Political slogan and movement associated with Donald Trump's campaigns and his political base.
Source: Wikipedia