Wiles Will Stay in Trump’s Political Operation After White House Exit

Susie Wiles is leaving the White House chief of staff’s office, but not Donald Trump’s political circle. The president said she will keep working for his political group, moving there after Stephen Miller takes over the White House job on Monday, November 9. Wiles will have a new role as Trump puts a longtime ally in charge of his staff. ^3,5

The change follows a sharp shift at the top of the West Wing. Trump announced Friday that Miller, his deputy chief of staff and longtime adviser, would replace Wiles. She had been chief of staff since Trump returned to office in January 2025 and was the first woman to hold the job. Wiles said serving Trump had been the honor of a lifetime and that her commitment to him and his mission would not change. ^3,9

Wiles’s move comes after Republicans lost control of both chambers of Congress in the midterm elections. Trump denied the election caused the change, saying, “It’s just time.” Miller, 41, helped shape Trump’s immigration policies and has a wide role in the administration. His promotion shows Trump is choosing a trusted, hard-line aide as Democrats prepare to investigate his administration and take control of Congress. ^5,8,15

Miller’s new job gives him a bigger role in running the White House as it faces a Democratic Congress. His record on immigration has drawn criticism, while Trump praised him as politically skilled and a good manager. Wiles will leave the chief of staff post on Monday and move to Trump’s political team; Miller is due to start the White House job the same day. ^3,4