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Donald Trump names Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff

President Donald Trump announced Stephen Miller will replace Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff following midterm election losses for Republicans.

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At a glance

  • President Donald Trump announced Stephen Miller will replace Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff.210
  • The change follows midterm election results in which Republicans lost control of Congress.35
  • Trump described Miller in a social media post as one of his most trusted advisers.89

President Donald Trump announced on Friday that Stephen Miller will become White House chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles.69

In a post on Truth Social, Trump referred to Miller as one of his most trusted advisers.89

Miller currently serves as deputy chief of staff within the administration.89

The leadership change comes after Republicans suffered major losses in the midterm elections, losing control of Congress.510

Outlets noted that Miller has been a key figure in developing the administration's immigration policies.45

Where sources agree

  • Stephen Miller will become chief of staff10 of 10
  • Susie Wiles is stepping down from the role10 of 10
  • The move follows Republican midterm election losses7 of 10

Who covered this

8 National2 International

Sources

  1. 1CBS NewsTrump installs Stephen Miller as chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles ↗
  2. 2The New York TimesTrump Elevates Stephen Miller to Chief of Staff in Post-Election Shake-Up ↗
  3. 3CNBCTrump says Stephen Miller to replace Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff ↗
  4. 4BBC NewsTrump names Stephen Miller as new White House chief of staff ↗
  5. 5The GuardianStephen Miller, architect of Trump’s immigration crackdown, to become White House chief of staff ↗
  6. 6AxiosTrump replaces chief of staff Susie Wiles with Stephen Miller ↗
  7. 7NPRStephen Miller will replace Susie Wiles as Trump's chief of staff ↗
  8. 8Washington ExaminerStephen Miller to replace Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff ↗
  9. 9DeadlineDonald Trump Says Stephen Miller Will Be New Chief Of Staff, Replacing Susie Wiles; Move Follows Voters’ Midterm Rebuke ↗
  10. 10The HillSusie Wiles out, Stephen Miller in, as Trump's chief of staff ↗

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