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Deputy White House Chief of Staff Richard Walters exits job as Stephen Miller takes over

Stephen Miller replaces Susie Wiles as White House Chief of Staff as Trump reshuffles his team following midterm election losses.

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Key points

Stephen Miller replaces Susie Wiles as White House Chief of Staff following midterm election losses.
Richard Walters, appointed in May 2026, will assist the administration from outside after leaving his role.
Miller's wife Katie is pausing her podcast to prioritize raising their four children.

Why it matters. This leadership change signals a broader effort by President Trump to restructure his administration after the Republican party lost control of both the House and Senate in the midterm elections.

Updated Nov 8, 2026, 22:46 UTCSources: Fox News, The Hill, Politico, Wikipedia: Stephen Miller

Stephen Miller has taken over as White House Chief of Staff, replacing Susie Wiles, following President Donald Trump's decision to overhaul the administration after Republicans lost control of Congress in the midterm elections. Miller confirmed that Richard Walters, who joined the role in May 2026, will continue assisting from outside the building. Meanwhile, Miller's wife Katie announced she is pausing her podcast to focus on raising their four children amid the family's shifting priorities.

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