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US President Donald Trump has appointed one of his most influential and controversial allies, Stephen Miller, as White House Chief of Staff, replacing Susie Wiles in a major shake-up following the Republican Party’s disappointing performance in this week’s midterm elections.
Miller, 41, who previously served as deputy chief of staff for policy and homeland security adviser, has been a central figure in shaping Trump’s hardline immigration agenda, particularly the administration’s controversial mass deportation program.
The appointment comes as Trump faces growing political pressure after Republicans suffered significant losses in the midterm elections, raising questions about the direction of his administration and its strategy going forward.
Speaking to reporters on Friday, November 6, Trump offered little explanation for Wiles’ departure, simply saying, “I wanted to make a change,” before adding that sometimes in life, difficult decisions have to be made.
The move was particularly unexpected because Trump had repeatedly insisted before the elections that there was “zero chance” he would replace Wiles. A White House official told AFP that she resigned on Thursday night.
Announcing Miller’s appointment on Truth Social, Trump described him as one of his most trusted advisers, expressing confidence in his ability to help steer the administration through the remainder of his second term. He also praised Wiles for her service and said she would transition to his political operation.
However, Miller’s promotion has already attracted fierce criticism from Democrats. Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer described him as the architect of what he called the administration’s most inhumane policies, warning that Democrats would oppose him at every opportunity.
Miller has faced intense scrutiny over his role in the administration’s aggressive immigration enforcement operations, particularly following the fatal shootings of two protesters by immigration agents in Minneapolis in January, which sparked widespread demonstrations.
Despite the backlash, Trump’s allies have welcomed the appointment. White House communications director Steven Cheung described Miller as a loyal supporter who would help deliver the president’s political agenda.
Wiles, 69, made history as the first woman to serve as White House Chief of Staff and was widely credited with maintaining discipline and limiting internal conflicts within Trump’s administration. Her departure marks the end of a significant chapter in Trump’s second presidency, particularly given her influence in keeping the White House relatively stable compared with his first term.
She confirmed on X that Friday would be her final day, describing her time serving Trump as the honor of a lifetime. She also recently announced that she had received the all-clear following breast cancer.
Miller’s appointment signals a potentially tougher direction for the administration, particularly on immigration, at a time when Trump’s political standing faces fresh challenges following the Republican setbacks at the ballot box.
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