President Donald Trump said Friday that longtime adviser Stephen Miller will make a "great" chief of staff, defending his decision to replace Susie Wiles days after
Republicans suffered major midterm losses.
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"He gets it. very good politically, and he's a very good manager," Trump told reporters outside the White House. "He'll do a great job. Great manager."
Miller has long been a central figure in the administration's policy operation and is known for his forceful defense of Trump's America First agenda.
Trump praised Wiles but offered little explanation for replacing her.
"I think Susie's done a very good job, great job," Trump said. "But I just wanted to make it. Stephen's been great, and we got to make moves. Sometimes in life you have to make moves."
Asked what he wanted Miller to accomplish immediately, Trump said: "Just run things well."
Trump announced Friday that Miller, who has served as deputy chief of staff and one of his closest advisers, would take over as chief of staff beginning Monday, November 9. Wiles, who said Friday would be her last day in the position, will move to Trump's political operation.
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The shakeup comes days after Republicans suffered major losses in the 2026 midterm elections, prompting speculation that Trump would make changes to his White House team.
Very grateful to Susie for her friendship and service to the president and our country.
— JD Vance (@JDVance) November 6, 2026
Stephen Miller is an amazing patriot and will do great things. Congrats to him on a well deserved promotion! https://t.co/vwcPbtasrJ
"Very grateful to Susie for her friendship and service to the president and our country," Vance wrote. "Stephen Miller is an amazing patriot and will do great things. Congrats to him on a well deserved promotion!"
Patriots in control.
— Pete Hegseth (@PeteHegseth) November 6, 2026
Wiles said in her departure statement that serving Trump in the White House had been "the honor of a lifetime."
"While my role may be changing, my commitment to the president and the mission never will," she said.
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