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Trump replaces White House chief of staff days after Republicans suffer midterm defeats

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President Donald Trump announced that Stephen Miller would replace Susie Wiles as chief of staff at the White House, days after Republicans suffered significant losses in the 2026 midterm elections. In a post on Truth Social, Trump praised Wiles for her work and said she would be moving to the "Trump Political Operation." Miller, known for his role in crafting Trump's immigration policy, will assume his new position on Monday.

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On November 6, 2026, President Donald Trump announced that Stephen Miller, currently serving as deputy chief of staff, would replace Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff starting Monday, November 9. Trump made the announcement on social media and thanked Wiles for her service, noting she will move to a different role in his political operation. This change comes amid Republican losses in both the House and Senate during the recent midterm elections, which dealt a significant blow to Trump's administration following ongoing conflicts with Iran and economic challenges. Miller is known for his hardline stance on immigration policies within Trump’s inner circle.

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America Congress Republicans Truth Social the "Trump Political Operation"

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Trump PERSON · 7× Wiles PERSON · 5× Congress ORG · 1× Donald Trump PERSON · 1× Miller PERSON · 1× Republicans NORP · 1× Stephen Miller PERSON · 1× Susie Wiles PERSON · 1× Truth Social ORG · 1× the "Trump Political Operation" ORG · 1×

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Miller, considered the architect of Trump's hard-line immigration policy, has been a loyal ally of the president's and served as a senior adviser to Trump during his first administration.

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🔮 - Published President Donald Trump announced on Friday that Stephen Miller, his deputy chief of staff, would replace Susie Wiles as chief of staff.

2026-11-06 · BBC News

Trump replaces White House chief of staff days after Republicans suffer midterm defeats · assertive framing

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- Published President Donald Trump announced on Friday that Stephen Miller, his deputy chief of staff, would replace Susie Wiles as chief of staff. asserted

Miller → publish → staff

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said Wiles did an "outstanding job" and would be moved to the "Trump Political Operation". asserted

Wiles → say → Operation

The news comes after Republicans suffered a series of major defeats in the 2026 midterm elections, including losing control of both chambers of Congress. asserted

Republicans → come → Congress

Miller, considered the architect of Trump's hard-line immigration policy, has been a loyal ally of the president's and served as a senior adviser to Trump during his first administration. asserted

Miller → consider → administration

Trump said he would take on the new role on Monday. asserted

he → say → Monday

In a statement, Wiles said being on Trump's team was "the honor of a lifetime". asserted

being → say → lifetime

"I'm so proud to have been a part of what we've accomplished together from securing our border and cutting taxes to strengthening our economy and putting America First," she said. asserted

she → accomplish → America

"While my role may be changing, my commitment to the President and the mission never will. uncertain

commitment → change → President

Wiles, 69, is seen as among the most powerful figures in the Trump administration and someone particularly close to the US president. asserted

Wiles → see → president

Asked earlier this month whether Wiles could be replaced soon, Trump said there was "zero chance". uncertain

Trump → ask → ?

"Susie is here and she's gonna be here for a long time," he said. asserted

he → go → time

Wiles recently battled cancer, announcing in September six months after her diagnosis that she was in remission. asserted

she → battle → remission

This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. asserted

details → break → ?

You can receive Breaking News on a smartphone or tablet via the BBC News App. asserted

You → receive → App

You can also follow @BBCBreaking on X, external to get the latest alerts. asserted

You → follow → alerts

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