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# Trump names Stephen Miller White House chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles

The White House confirmed Miller as the 33rd chief of staff after the midterm losses.

Leaked on 06 November 2026

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President Trump named Stephen Miller as [White House](https://www.whitehouse.gov/releases/2026/11/president-trump-names-stephen-miller-as-33rd-white-house-chief-of-staff/) chief of staff on November 6, replacing Susie Wiles after Republicans lost both chambers of Congress, [NBC News](https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-stephen-miller-susie-wiles-white-house-chief-of-staff-rcna607892) reported. unusual\_whales (@unusual\_whales) posted the news on X minutes after Trump's announcement.

> **unusual\_whales** @unusual\_whales
>
> BREAKING: Trump announces Stephen Miller as new White House Chief of Staff
>
> 4,100 likes · 141 reposts · counts as of 09 Nov 2026, 12:49 UTC
>
> — unusual\_whales (@unusual\_whales) [November 6, 2026](https://twitter.com/unusual_whales/status/2118780820098019374)

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The White House published a release naming Miller the 33rd White House chief of staff. According to NBC News, Trump announced the change on Truth Social, Miller takes over on Monday, and Wiles submitted her resignation Thursday night.

The White House confirmed the appointment.

## What we know

* Miller is the 33rd White House chief of staff.
* Wiles resigned.

## What we don't know

* Other staff changes to follow.

## What would confirm it

Already confirmed by the White House.

## Sources

* [Original X post by @unusual\_whales](https://x.com/unusual_whales/status/2118780820098019374)
* [President Trump Names Stephen Miller as 33rd White House Chief of Staff – The White House](https://www.whitehouse.gov/releases/2026/11/president-trump-names-stephen-miller-as-33rd-white-house-chief-of-staff/)
* [Trump names Stephen Miller his new chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles](https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-stephen-miller-susie-wiles-white-house-chief-of-staff-rcna607892)

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## What happened later

The White House confirmed the appointment.

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