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Trump names Stephen Miller White House chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles

President Trump announced on Truth Social on Friday that Stephen Miller, his deputy chief of staff, will become White House chief of staff starting Monday, November 9, replacing Susie Wiles, who is moving to Trump's political operation. Wiles was the first woman to serve as White House chief of staff. A White House official told Fox News the change was amicable and that Wiles submitted her resignation Thursday night. The move comes days after Democrats won control of the House and Senate in the midterm elections.

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Why it matters

The White House chief of staff changes on Monday, November 9, as Stephen Miller replaces Susie Wiles. The change comes days after Democrats won control of the House and Senate, and Democratic leaders say they will oppose the administration.

How each side sees it

President Trump and Miller sayTrump called Miller "one of my most trusted advisors" and said Wiles "has done a great job." Miller said he is "honored beyond words" to serve.
Democratic leaders sayHouse Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries called Miller a "dangerous xenophobe and reckless extremist" and urged Trump to fire him; Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said Trump "learned nothing from his historic defeat."

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