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Stephen Miller replaces Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff
CNBC • • general
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump announced the promotion of Stephen Miller to White House chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles, just days after Democrats won control of both the House and Senate in the midterm elections.
- Miller, known for his role in Trump's hardline immigration policies, is expected to face strong opposition from incoming Democratic leaders who have pledged to investigate the administration's immigration actions.
- Susie Wiles resigned amid reports of Trump's dissatisfaction following the election losses but will remain involved in Trump's political operations.
- The promotion has been praised by some Republicans but strongly condemned by Democratic leaders like Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer, who criticized Miller's record and warned of continued confrontational governance.
- This leadership change comes amid broader senior staff resignations within the Department of Justice and signals Trump's intention to maintain a combative stance toward the new Democratic Congress.
