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Trump names Stephen Miller his new chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles

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Shabad, R. (2026, November 6). Trump names Stephen Miller his new chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles. NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-stephen-miller-susie-wiles-white-house-chief-of-staff-rcna607892

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President Donald Trump announced that Stephen Miller will become the new White House chief of staff starting November 9, 2026, replacing Susie Wiles who steps down this week. Trump praised Wiles for her service but did not disclose the reason for her departure, while Wiles herself expressed pride in her work and commitment to continuing support for Trump in a political capacity. Prior to his new role, Miller has served as White House deputy chief of staff for policy and homeland security adviser, known for his influential stance on immigration and deportation policies during the Trump administration.

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On November 6, 2026, President Donald Trump announced that Stephen Miller, currently serving as deputy chief of staff, would replace Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff starting Monday, November 9. Trump made the announcement on social media and thanked Wiles for her service, noting she will move to a different role in his political operation. This change comes amid Republican losses in both the House and Senate during the recent midterm elections, which dealt a significant blow to Trump's administration following ongoing conflicts with Iran and economic challenges. Miller is known for his hardline stance on immigration policies within Trump’s inner circle.

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Rebecca Shabad

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Truth Social White House the Trump Administration the Trump Political Operation the White House

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Trump PERSON · 6× Wiles PERSON · 3× Miller PERSON · 2× Stephen Miller PERSON · 2× White House ORG · 2× Donald Trump PERSON · 1× Susie Wiles PERSON · 1× Truth Social ORG · 1× the Trump Administration ORG · 1× the Trump Political Operation ORG · 1×

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“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 in a post on Truth Social.

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🔮 President Donald Trump announced Friday that White House chief of staff Susie Wiles will step down this week, with Stephen Miller replacing her.

2026-11-06 · NBC News

Trump names Stephen Miller his new chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles · assertive framing

Claims (12 extracted, 2 hedged)

President Donald Trump announced Friday that White House chief of staff Susie Wiles will step down this week, with Stephen Miller replacing her. asserted

Miller → announce → her

Trump → announce → Social

Trump said Wiles has “done an outstanding job” and “will be moving over to the Trump Political Operation. asserted

Wiles → say → Operation

I want to thank her for her service as Chief of Staff — She has done a great job!” asserted

She → want → job

Moments later, Wiles wrote in a post on X that Friday would be her last day as chief of staff. asserted

Friday → write → staff

“Serving President Trump in the White House has been the honor of a lifetime. asserted

Serving → serve → lifetime

I’m so proud to have been a part of what we’ve accomplished together from securing our border and cutting taxes to strengthening our economy and putting America First,” she wrote. asserted

she → ’m → America

“While my role may be changing, my commitment to the President and the mission never will.” uncertain

commitment → change → President

In mid-October, Trump said there was “zero chance” he was considering a replacement for Wiles, following reports from Politico and The Washington Post that she might step down after the election and that a handful of aides — all men — were jostling for the position. uncertain

handful → say → position

Until now, Miller has served as White House deputy chief of staff for policy and as a homeland security adviser. asserted

Miller → serve → adviser

He’s played an integral role to the Trump administration, especially its hard-line immigration and deportation policies. asserted

He → play → administration

Miller previously served as an adviser and director of speechwriting during Trump’s first term as president and spent years on Capitol Hill as an aide to Republican lawmakers. asserted

Miller → serve → lawmakers

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