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Trump Appoints Stephen Miller Chief of Staff, Drawing Fierce Criticism
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Friday, November 6, 2026, that Stephen Miller will become the new White House Chief of Staff, effective Monday, November 9. Miller, who currently serves as the Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy, will replace Susie Wiles in the role. Wiles, the first woman to serve as White House Chief of Staff, submitted her resignation on Thursday evening and will transition to the Trump Political Operation.
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What happened
- 01President Donald Trump announced on Friday that Stephen Miller will replace Susie Wiles as White House Chief of Staff starting Monday, November 9.
- 02The leadership change follows the Republican Party's defeat in Tuesday's midterm elections, which gave Democrats control of both the House and the Senate.
- 03Susie Wiles, the first woman to serve as White House Chief of Staff, submitted her resignation on Thursday evening and will move to the Trump Political Operation.
- 04Former White House adviser Steve Bannon and former staffer Caroline Sunshine had publicly called for Wiles to be dismissed following the election losses.
- 05Vice President JD Vance cited the war with Iran as a contributing factor in the Republican midterm defeat.
- 06Stephen Miller, who currently serves as Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy, is described by Haaretz English and Vesty as a far-right, pro-Israel figure.
- 07According to Vesty, Miller's appointment could impact U.S. policy toward Iran and pro-Palestinian movements due to his hardline stances.
The leadership shakeup follows the Republican Party's defeat in the midterm elections on Tuesday, which resulted in Democrats gaining control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate. Prominent Republicans, including former White House adviser Steve Bannon and former staffer Caroline Sunshine, had publicly called for Wiles and other political consultants to be dismissed following the election losses. Vice President JD Vance also cited the war with Iran as a factor in the Republican defeat.
Miller, who is Jewish, is described by Haaretz English and Vesty as a far-right and strong supporter of Israel. According to Vesty, his appointment is seen as significant for Israel due to his consistent support for hardline policies against Iran and pro-Palestinian movements, though his background also includes association with white nationalist ideology.
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