The Main Points
- President Trump named Stephen Miller as his new White House chief of staff.
- Miller replaces Susie Wiles. She will now work on Trump’s political team.
- The change comes days after Republicans lost control of Congress.
People To Know
- Stephen Miller — Trump’s new chief of staff. He is known for strict immigration rules.
- Susie Wiles — Trump’s chief of staff until Friday. She was the first woman in that job.
Words To Know
- Chief of staff — the person who runs the White House for the president
- Adviser — a person who gives advice to a leader
- Immigration — when people move to a new country to live
The Story
The chief of staff runs the White House.
It is one of the most important jobs in the government.
Susie Wiles had the job since January 2025.
She was the first woman to do it.
On Friday, President Trump said she is leaving the job.
Stephen Miller will replace her on Monday.
Trump called Miller “one of my most trusted advisors.”
Trump said Wiles did “a great job.”
Wiles will now work on Trump’s political team.
She said serving Trump was “the honor of a lifetime.”
A White House official said the change was friendly.
Miller has worked with Trump for 10 years.
He started as a speechwriter in 2016.
He is best known for Trump’s strict immigration rules.
This week, Democrats won control of Congress.
Fox News says the change will help Trump lead without help from Congress.
The Associated Press says Trump is sticking with his plans, even after the election loss.
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