Trump names immigration hawk Stephen Miller White House chief of staff
The gist
Trump said Stephen Miller will replace Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff starting Nov. 9, 2026.
The switch follows Republicans' midterm losses and signals no softening on immigration enforcement.
How it unfolded
- Nov 3, 2026Voters dissatisfied with his economic policies threw dozens of Republicans out of office, giving Democrats control of Congress.
- Nov 4, 2026In his first appearance since the midterm losses, Trump touted the White House ballroom project as its final steel beam was hoisted into place.
- Nov 6, 2026Trump announced Stephen Miller would replace Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff.
Key terms
- White House chief of staff
- The head of the Executive Office of the President of the United States, a senior aide leading White House staff operations.
- midterms
- 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.
Source: Wikipedia