Stephen Miller, one of the closest advisers to the American president and one of the main architects of the restrictive immigration policy, will become the new White House chief of staff. Donald Trump made the announcement on Friday.
Trump confirmed the departure of the current chief of staff, Susie Wiles, reports The Guardian.
According to the American president's announcement, Susie Wiles will resign on Monday, and Stephen Miller will take over her duties.
The change in the leadership of the presidential team comes a few days after the Republicans suffered losses in the midterm elections, after which they lost control of Congress.
Who is Stephen Miller
Miller currently holds the position of deputy chief of staff and has been part of Trump’s team since the first presidential term. He returned to the White House in January 2025, with the start of the Republican’s second term.
He is considered one of Donald Trump’s most influential advisers and played a central role in drafting and promoting restrictive immigration measures.
He was involved in shaping the administration’s policies regarding border controls, deportations, and limiting illegal immigration. His positions have generated controversy and criticism from human rights organizations and political opponents of the Republican administration.
Before Trump’s return to the White House, Miller was one of his key advisers during the first presidential term, between 2017 and 2021.
The first woman to lead the White House team
Susie Wiles became chief of staff in January 2025, after coordinating the electoral campaign that brought Donald Trump back to the presidency of the United States.
She was the first woman appointed to this position, which involves coordinating the activities of the White House staff and managing the relationship between the president and the main structures of the administration.
After leaving the position, Wiles will continue to work within Donald Trump’s political organization, according to information published by Associated Press.
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