Significant personnel changes have taken place in the US presidential administration as White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles is stepping down from her post. According to RBC-Ukraine, Donald Trump himself announced the move, and corresponding statements also appeared on social media from the president and the former chief of staff herself. According to Trump, Stephen Miller, who previously served as her deputy, is being appointed to replace Wiles.
Announcement of the Change and Timeline
Trump announced that Miller will take over as White House Chief of Staff starting Monday, November 9, calling his longtime aide "one of my trusted advisors." At the same time, the president emphasized that Wiles, who "did an outstanding job," will transition to the "Trump Political Operation." The official account of this structure on the social network X published a black-and-white photograph of Miller with the caption "Miller Time," which served as public confirmation of the upcoming change.
Susie Wiles's Reaction
Wiles later wrote on X that this day marked her last as White House Chief of Staff. "Serving President Trump in the White House has been the honor of a lifetime," she noted, adding that while her role may change, her commitment to the president and the mission "will never change." Thus, the resignation was framed as a transition within the team rather than a break with the administration.
Who Is Stephen Miller
Stephen Miller is a senior policy advisor to US President Donald Trump. Prior to his appointment as chief of staff, he worked as Wiles's deputy, which, by Trump's logic, makes him a natural successor already familiar with the internal processes of the White House. The appointment of a longtime aide to a key administrative position underscores the president's reliance on proven allies.
Context: Previous Rumors and Denials
The change in chief of staff marks the culmination of a longer cycle of reports regarding Wiles's potential departure. Previously, Politico, citing its own sources, reported that Trump was considering dismissing Wiles, linking his low approval ratings to her work, and was gauging the opinion of supporters. At the time, the president categorically denied the publication, calling it "fake news" and stating that Wiles is "a loyal and longest-serving White House chief of staff." Nevertheless, the reshuffle ultimately took place.
Broader Personnel Purge in the Administration
The chief of staff change fits into a broader context of personnel shifts within Trump's inner circle. According to RBC-Ukraine, in May 2025, the president dismissed a high-ranking official at the US Copyright Office, Shira Perlmutter, which occurred two days after the firing of Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden, who oversaw the office. In addition, Trump previously dismissed several high-ranking officials on the National Security Council at the advice of political influencer Laura Loomer. Taken together, these decisions point to a systematic rotation of personnel in key administrative structures.
