Stephen Miller named White House chief of staff after Susie Wiles steps down

President Donald Trump announced Friday that Stephen Miller, architect of his immigration crackdown, will become White House chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles, the first woman in the role, days after Republicans lost Congress in midterm elections. Miller, 41, a deputy chief of staff since January 2025, is a far-right firebrand known for policies like family separation and a Muslim travel ban. Wiles, 69, resigned Thursday night, with Trump saying "I wanted to make a change" and praising her work. Critics called the appointment a declaration of war against Democratic oversight, with one strategist likening it to "a bucket of ICE cold water." Wiles led Trump's 2024 campaign and was credited with bringing discipline to his administration.