Trump announces appointment of Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff

China News Service, Washington, November 6. US President Trump announced on the 6th that Stephen Miller will succeed Susie Wiles as White House Chief of Staff.

This is the first time the White House has announced major personnel adjustments after the 2026 midterm elections in the United States. Miller has been a key White House staffer during Trump's two presidential terms. He previously served as White House homeland security adviser and also served as deputy chief of staff for policy.

Trump announced the above news via social media that day. He expressed his affirmation and gratitude for Wiles' work during his tenure and commented that Miller was "one of his most trusted advisors."

Wiles is a long-term adviser to Trump and is evaluated by the American media as a tough political operator. She is the first woman to serve as White House chief of staff. Wiles posted on social media that day, "It has been the great honor of a lifetime to serve President Trump in the White House. From ensuring border security, cutting taxes, to strengthening the U.S. economy, I am extremely proud of the achievements we have made together." She also said that although her responsibilities have changed, her commitment to the president remains unchanged.

Like Wiles, Miller, 41, is a key adviser to Trump and has served as a White House speechwriter. Before joining Trump's presidential campaign in 2016, Miller served as a staffer to then-Republican Sen. Sessions. Miller is considered a "hardliner" on immigration policy.

During Trump's first term as president, he had four White House chiefs of staff. The Associated Press analysis stated that Miller has a deep and systematic understanding of the operation of the president's executive power and the operating mechanism of the federal government. This personnel adjustment in the White House means that Trump may introduce a series of new administrative measures during the remainder of his term.