Wiles leaves the White House after the GOP’s midterm defeat, but Trump keeps her in his political operation. Miller takes over Monday.
Susie Wiles announced Friday that she is stepping down as White House chief of staff. President Donald Trump named Stephen Miller to replace her—but Wiles is not leaving Trump’s operation. He is moving her to his political team.
“Today is my last day as White House Chief of Staff,” Wiles said.
Miller, currently deputy chief of staff, takes over Nov. 9. The appointment follows Republicans’ midterm losses.
“Susie Wiles, who has done an outstanding job, will be moving over to the Trump Political Operation,” Trump said in his announcement.
Wiles pledged continued loyalty. “While my role may be changing, my commitment to the President and the mission never will,” she said.
National File has challenged Wiles’ role inside the administration. Owner and publisher Noel Fritsch called her “arguably the most destructive force inside the Trump administration” in our earlier reporting. He described her as a gatekeeper keeping “MAGA from ever fully becoming America First.”
Trump’s announcement changes who runs the White House staff. It keeps Wiles inside his political operation.
National File’s response to Miller’s appointment is below.
