Trump installs Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles
Updated on: November 6, 2026 / 8:40 PM EST / CBS News
TL;DR
- Stephen Miller has been appointed White House chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles.
- The change occurred shortly after Republican losses in the midterm elections.
- President Trump cited the need to 'make moves' and called Miller a trusted advisor.
- Susie Wiles will transition to the Trump Political Operation.
- Democrats, including Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries, denounced Miller's appointment and vowed opposition.
- Miller is known as the architect of the Trump administration's immigration policies.