Trump names Stephen Miller new White House chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles
President Donald Trump has named Stephen Miller his new White House chief of staff, calling him one of his "most trusted advisors."Miller will ascend to the role on Monday, officially...
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President Donald Trump has named Stephen Miller his new White House chief of staff, calling him one of his "most trusted advisors." Miller will ascend to the role on Monday, officially replacing Susie Wiles, who Trump said will be moving to his political operation. "I want to thank her for her service as Chief of Staff — She has done a great job!" Trump wrote. Moments after Trump's announcement, Wiles issued a statement of her own. HEGSETH'S FUTURE DRAWS OMINOUS PREDICTIONS FROM INSIDERS AFTER GOP LOSSES, BUT TRUMP ISN'T BUDGING YET "Today is my last day as White House Chief of Staff," Wiles said. "Serving President Trump in the White House has been the honor of a lifetime. I’m so proud to have been a part of what we’ve accomplished together from securing our border and cutting taxes to strengthening our economy and putting America First," she added. "More than anything, I’m grateful for the extraordinary people I’ve had the privilege of working alongside. While my role may be changing, my commitment to the President and the mission never will." The announcement came after Republicans lost control of both the House and Senate in the midterm elections, dealing a major blow to President Donald Trump after the war with Iran and persistent affordability concerns loomed large over elections, as voters weighed the economic toll of the conflict. A current White House official told Fox News Digital the decision was "very amicable" and Wiles handed her resignation in Thursday night. TRUMP PLEDGES TO VETO 'INSANE' DEM BILLS, PINPOINTS ISSUE PARTIALLY TO BLAME FOR REPUBLICAN LOSSES Wiles worked on Trump’s 2016 and 2020 campaigns, making history as the first woman to serve as chief of staff. She is a longtime Trump ally, first throwing her support behind him in 2015 when she became the Trump campaign's co-chairwoman in Florida. "As a card-carrying member of the G.O.P. establishment, many thought my full-throated…