{
  "id": 14747014,
  "title": "Trump reacts to report that he's ‘looking’ to replace Susie Wiles - Check list of potential Chief of Staff contenders",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/trump-reacts-to-report-that-hes-looking-to-replace-susie-wiles-check",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T17:18:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times - World News",
    "slug": "hindustan-times-world-news",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/trump-reacts-to-report-that-hes-looking-to-replace-susie-wiles-check-list-of-potential-chief-of-staff-contenders-101792083497579.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Donald Trump has reportedly discussed the possibility of replacing his longest-serving Chief of Staff, Susie Wiles, with a new individual, according to four sources cited by Politico. The potential successors mentioned by the publication include Stephen Miller, Randy Levine, Steve Witkoff, Bill Pulte, and Kevin McCarthy. Miller, the White House deputy chief of staff, is known for his role in advancing Trump's immigration agenda. Levine, the president of the New York Yankees, has no governmental affiliation but maintains strong ties to Trump's commercial and political networks. Witkoff, assistant to the president and special envoy for peace initiatives, played a key role in negotiating a peace agreement between Hamas and Iran. Pulte, a former director of U.S. federal housing, brings extensive experience in homebuilding, housing development, and community initiatives to the table. McCarthy, former House speaker, has a long congressional career representing California. These reports come as Republicans prepare for the November 3 midterm elections, aiming to maintain their congressional majority amid growing concerns over Trump's approval ratings, inflation, fuel costs, and potential military involvement in Iran.",
  "summary": "Trump has asked associates whether to replace Susie Wiles, his longtime chief of staff, and is considering several possible successors, as per Politico.",
  "key_points": [
    "President Trump reportedly considering Susie Wiles replacement",
    "Potential successors include Stephen Miller and Randy Levine",
    "McCarthy, former House speaker, among listed contenders"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}