Trump First Big Post-Midterms Move Is Promoting Stephen Miller

Skip to main content The president announced that his longtime adviser and immigration hawk will take over for Susie Wiles as White House Chief of Staff Donald Trump and Stephen Miller. Alex Wong/Getty Images What do you do when the entire country tells you, in unmistakable and politically apocalyptic terms, that they are tired of your shit? If you’re Donald Trump, you are likely incapable of doing anything other than doubling down on your worst impulses, and that’s exactly what the president did on Friday. In his first major political move since Republicans’ annihilation in the 2026 midterm elections, Trump has announced that he will be promoting Stephen Miller — the architect of some of his most inhumane and unpopular policies — to White House Chief of Staff, replacing Susie Wiles, who had served in the role since Trump retook office last year. Miller had been serving as the Deputy Chief of Staff prior to his promotion this week. “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 on Truth Social. He added that Wiles “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!” Trending Stories In a statement released on social media, Wiles confirmed that she would be ceding her post, adding that while her “role may be changing,” her “commitment to the President and the mission never will.” It’s not clear exactly what the “Trump Political Operation” is, and what Wiles role will be within it. This is a breaking news story and will be updated. Politics Politics News More News Go to PMC.com Most Popular You might also like