Susie Wiles White House chief of staff departure and Stephen Miller succession, Digi Mart USA News: White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles is leaving her post, and President Donald Trump has chosen Stephen Miller, a hardliner on immigration, to succeed her. Trump announced the change in a post in which he wrote that Wiles “has done an outstanding job” and thanked her for her work as chief of staff.
Trump described Miller, 41, as “one of my most trusted advisers.” Miller had served as deputy chief of staff under Wiles. During Trump’s first term, he also worked as a speechwriter and senior adviser to the president.
The chief of staff is considered a central figure in the White House, responsible for smoothing over political disputes among party members and rivals and for deciding who gets access to the president. That role carries significant influence, particularly with a president who, like Trump, focuses more on broad policy direction than on fine political details.
Wiles, 69, was the first woman to serve as White House chief of staff. She held the position longer than anyone else under Trump, whereas he went through four chiefs of staff during his first term.
Wiles is regarded as a close confidant of the president, whom he has described as an “ice queen” who quietly managed operations behind the scenes. She also served as campaign manager and helped Trump win reelection.
In a farewell message, Wiles wrote that she is proud of what the administration has accomplished, including securing the border, cutting taxes, strengthening the economy and putting America back in first place. She will remain active in Trump’s political organization, the president said.
Speculation had circulated that Trump would reshape his team after his significant losses in the midterm elections. Wiles had been mentioned as one of the key figures who might step aside, along with Defense Secretary Hegseth, who was cited as a scapegoat for the Iran war, and Secretary of State Rubio, who may be starting a presidential campaign.
Both men deny preparing to leave, but Wiles also denied such plans three weeks ago.
It remains unclear how Miller’s appointment will be received in Washington. He is known as a hardliner on immigration.
He defended the separation of families as a way to deter illegal immigration and organized the deportation of migrants to a notorious prison in El Salvador.
Democrats are expected to argue that their election victory means the United States needs less MAGA and that politicians should focus more on the purchasing power of ordinary citizens. Trump, who said shortly after his election defeat that he wanted to work with Democrats, now appears to be signaling a harder line.
