Wiles, who recently recovered from breast cancer, will move to his political operation, while Miller, the Jewish architect of the administrationâs hardline immigration policies, takes over.
Follow us on GoogleUS President Donald Trump announced Friday that White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles will step down, naming his longtime adviser Stephen Miller as her successor, effective Monday, November 9. The move comes just three days after Republicans suffered a sweeping defeat in the midterm elections, losing control of both chambers of Congress.
The announcement marks a striking reversal for Trump, who categorically denied reports of a possible leadership change on October 16.
âThere is zero chance,â Trump told CNN at the time, calling the reports false and insisting that Wiles would remain in her position for a long time.
Wiles, 69, one of Trumpâs closest and most trusted advisers, managed his successful 2024 presidential campaign and became the first woman in American history to serve as White House chief of staff. In September, she announced that she was cancer-free after undergoing treatment for breast cancer diagnosed earlier this year. She continued working throughout her treatment.
Miller, 41, is Jewish and the grandson of Jewish refugees and has been among Trumpâs most influential advisers for nearly a decade. Currently serving as deputy chief of staff for policy and homeland security adviser, he is widely regarded as the chief architect of the administrationâs aggressive immigration crackdown, including mass deportations and tighter border enforcement. His influence has also extended into national security and foreign policy.
Trump praises Wiles' 'outstanding job,' says she is to transition to political operation
Trump praised Wiles for having done an âoutstanding jobâ and said she would transition to his political operation, keeping her within his broader political orbit.
The leadership change comes as the administration prepares for two years of divided government and heightened congressional scrutiny under Democratic control.
In an X/Twitter post later on Friday, Wiles said she was "proud" of what she and Trump had "accomplished together" during her time as chief of staff.
"More than anything, Iâm grateful for the extraordinary people Iâve had the privilege of working alongside," she wrote. "While my role may be changing, my commitment to the president and the mission never will."
Jerusalem Post Staff contributed to this report.
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