Heads are already rolling at the White House. In fact, the high-level shake-up comes following the disastrous outcome of Tuesday's midterm elections for the Republican Party. Many longtime GOP stalwarts were ousted by Democratic challengers across the nation. Nevertheless, not too shockingly, President Donald Trump now wants someone else at the helm as his chief of staff. That role has been filled to date in his second term by Susie Wiles, 69. On Friday, November 6, however, Trump said she is out, to be replaced by Stephen Miller, a loyal and feisty Trump ally. MiIler, 41, has been serving as deputy chief of staff for policy.
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Wiles Allegedly Resigned on Thursday
Wiles, meanwhile, allegedly gave Trump her resignation on Thursday evening, per the Associated Press. She wrote on X, "Today is my last day as White House Chief of Staff. Serving President Trump in the White House has been the honor of a lifetime. I'm so proud to have been a part of what we're accomplished together from securing our border and cutting taxes to strengthening our economy and putting America First."
She went on, "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 Announced the Move on Truth Social
The president went public with his new choice for chief of staff in a Truth Social post on Friday afternoon. He wrote, "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. 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! President DONALD J. TRUMP"
Miller Expressed His Thanks for the New Role
Stephen Miller wrote on X expressing his profound appreciation for being tasked with the new, influential position. He posted in part, "...I am honored beyond words to serve as [President Trump's] White House Chief of Staff. I want to thank the incomparable Susie Wiles for her years of devoted service to the President and the Country, and for her friendship. The mission now is more clear than ever. Fight with all of our soul to support our President and defend this magnificent Republic."
What the dynamic will shake out to be between the MAGA Chief Executive and a Democratically-controlled Congress is unclear. But two things are almost sure bets. It won't be dull. And it may very well reshape history.
