After midterm defeat, Trump replaces Susie Wiles with Stephen Miller as chief of staff

US President Donald Trump has appointed Stephen Miller to replace Susie Wiles as the White House chief of staff, according to reports on Friday. Miller, a key figure in the administration’s tough immigration stance, will take over from Wiles, who has served in the role since the start of Trump’s second term. Trump announced the move on his social media platform, Truth Social, expressing gratitude for Wiles' service and highlighting her achievements.

The change is set to take effect on Monday. As the White House chief of staff, Wiles oversaw the administration’s daily operations, managed the president’s schedule, and acted as a gatekeeper to the executive branch. Wiles’ departure comes amid a series of personnel shifts and rumors of potential changes following the Republican party’s significant losses in the midterm elections.

Trump had previously ruled out replacing Wiles, referring to her as "the most powerful woman in the world." Ms Wiles confirmed her resignation on social media, expressing gratitude for her time in the White House and reaffirming her commitment to Trump and the administration’s goals.