Stephen Miller Replaces Susie Wiles as White House Chief of Staff

President Donald Trump announced on Friday that deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller will replace Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff on Monday following major Republican defeats in the midterm elections.

Wiles, who became the first woman to hold the post, will move to the Trump Political Operation after serving as chief of staff since the start of the administration.

The leadership change follows an election cycle where Republicans lost control of both chambers of Congress, prompting a swift reorganization at the highest levels of the executive branch.

Miller has been a close adviser to Trump since the 2016 campaign and is widely known as the primary architect of the administration's strict immigration policies.

Wiles confirmed her departure in a social media post, expressing gratitude for her time in office.

"Serving President Trump in the White House has been the honor of a lifetime," Wiles said in a statement shared online.

Wiles recently underwent treatment for breast cancer and announced in October that she was in remission.

Wired reported, citing two sources familiar with the matter, that Trump privately blamed Wiles for the poor midterm performance and that she submitted her resignation on Thursday.

In contrast, BBC News and other reports stated that Trump announced the transition directly on social media on Friday without detailing an earlier resignation.

Trump previously dismissed rumors regarding a potential departure by Wiles, stating in October that there was zero chance he would replace her.

Wiles is the longest-serving chief of staff from Trump's presidency, having survived a role that saw four different occupants during his first term.

With Miller taking over on Monday, West Wing aides are reportedly bracing for additional personnel departures.