President Trump Names Stephen Miller as 33rd White House Chief of Staff
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Today, President Donald J. Trump announced the appointment of Stephen Miller as the 33rd White House Chief of Staff, succeeding Susie Wiles after her highly successful tenure. Miller has served alongside President Trump since the very beginning and has been a driving force behind the Administration’s major successes — driving violent crime to historic lows,
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Today, President Donald J. Trump announced the appointment of Stephen Miller as the 33rd White House Chief of Staff, succeeding Susie Wiles after her highly successful tenure. Miller has served alongside President Trump since the very beginning and has been a driving force behind the Administration’s major successes — driving violent crime to historic lows, securing the border at unprecedented levels, and dismantling large-scale fraud. He brings deep experience, broad institutional knowledge, and unwavering commitment to the role.
The news was met with widespread praise:
Vice President JD Vance : “Very grateful to Susie for her friendship and service to the president and our country. Stephen Miller is an amazing patriot and will do great things. Congrats to him on a well deserved promotion!”
Secretary of State Marco Rubio : “Susie Wiles served our country with exceptional strength, devotion, and grace. She has done an incredible job serving our country and President Trump. I am grateful for her service, her friendship, and I wish her continued success in her next chapter. I look forward to continuing to work with Stephen Miller, one of the President’s most trusted and longtime advisors, to advance the President’s agenda.”
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth : “Huge CONGRATS to @StephenM — a true patriot and America First fighter. He never backs down — and the @DeptofWar is right there with him.”
Attorney General Todd Blanche : “A huge thank you to Susie Wiles for her incredible service to our nation! She’s a rockstar and will no doubt continue working to make our country great. Looking forward to continuing our work with my good friend Stephen Miller as Chief. Together we’ve reduced crime to historic levels, enhanced public safety throughout our communities, and continue to root out the massive fraud that has taken advantage of American taxpayers. We’re not slowing down.”
Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum : “@SusieWiles47 is a talented leader and tireless champion for the American people. Her relentless determination and unwavering commitment to our country have set an example for everyone in this administration. America is better because of her service, and I’m grateful to have had the opportunity to work alongside her. Looking forward to working with @StephenM in his new role as we continue the Golden Age of America!”
Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins : “Thank you, @SusieWiles47! From helping lead President Trump’s historic comeback to serving as the first woman White House Chief of Staff, you’ve led with kindness and resolve. It has been a privilege to serve alongside you and I will never forget those early 2021 days when only a few of us were in the arena. And speaking of just a few of us in the arena back then… Congratulations to @StephenM! You and Katie are true patriots. Excited to continue our work together on fraud, making school lunches healthy again, and bringing real prosperity back to rural America. No worthier causes than these and no better leader than you to make it so. There’s more work ahead to deliver @POTUS’ America First agenda, and we’re ready. Let’s get it done!”
Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling : “Congratulations to @StephenM on becoming @WhiteHouse Chief of Staff. I have had the privilege of working alongside Stephen during both Trump Administrations. I know firsthand the dedication, work ethic, and commitment that he will bring to the Chief of Staff position and I look forward to working with him to continue delivering on @POTUS’ agenda as he steps into his new role.”
Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. : “Next to me, Stephen Miller is the strongest MAHA supporter in the administration. It’s time to unleash the Kraken.”
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Scott Turner : “@StephenM is a true patriot. Thanks to his partnership, President Trump put an end to government control of suburbs, improved housing affordability, and enhanced accountability in public benefit programs. He is fearless, focused, and ready to drive President Trump’s agenda for the American people. He will do a great job!”
Secretary of Energy Chris Wright : “Congratulations to @StephenM on his appointment as White House Chief of Staff. I’ve appreciated Stephen’s partnership and his unwavering commitment to delivering on President Trump’s vision for America. I look forward to continuing our work together. And a heartfelt thank you to @SusieWiles47 for her exceptional leadership, friendship, and service to our country.”
Secretary of Education Linda McMahon : “Congratulations to @StephenM! We’ve been in this fight together for a long time, and I look forward to continuing our work to Make America Great Again! A legacy of distinguished service as our nation’s first female White House Chief of Staff. Thank you, @SusieWiles47, for your extraordinary leadership!”
Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin : “Excited for my friend @StephenM. President Trump made an excellent choice by choosing him as his chief of staff. Under @SusieWiles47’s leadership, I personally learned a great deal from her on how she handled personal adversity and balanced a strong work ethic. It’s an honor to be in the fight with so many great America First patriots.”
Director of the Office of Management and Budget Russ Vought : “Congratulations to @StephenM who will do an incredible job for President Trump as the new Chief of Staff! He is a world class talent and deeply committed to the President and the America First agenda. He will do great!”
Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency Lee Zeldin : “Stephen Miller is an incredibly talented fighter who’s been by President Trump’s side from DAY ONE. He’s ready…always! Few are as sharp, loyal, and relentless in delivering for the President. A tried, true, and battle tested patriot.”
Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation Kash Patel : “Susie has been an amazing leader for the team the last two years. I am grateful for her partnership and dedication to this administration and know @SusieWiles47 will continue to do great work serving the President’s outside operation. I look forward to working with @StephenM as our new White House Chief of Staff. Stephen has been a friend and colleague since the first Trump administration. I know his resolve and his commitment to this country, and I have no doubt he’ll bring both to leading this team for President Trump.”
Administrator of the Social Security Administration Frank Bisignano : “Congratulations @StephenM on being named WH Chief of Staff. I look forward to continuing our work together on behalf of American taxpayers, protecting the integrity of our programs at @SocialSecurity & @IRSnews. Thank you @SusieWiles47 for your historic service to our nation.”
Administrator of NASA Jared Isaacman : “Congrats to @StephenM, the new White House Chief of Staff”
Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency Bill Pulte : “Congratulations to my dear friend and colleague, Stephen Miller, on your promotion to Chief of Staff. I can’t wait to work with you!”
White House Communications Director Steven Cheung : “Stephen Miller is a Trump OG, someone who has been with the President since the very beginning. There is no bigger advocate for the Trump agenda than Stephen, and he will help the Administration deliver on monumental victories for the rest of this historic second term.”
White House Senior Counselor for Trade and Manufacturing Peter Navarro : “Big congrats to @StephenM, new Chief of Staff! I’ve been in Trump trenches with this MAGA warrior since 2016. As Trump’s top speechwriter, he helped forge MAGA vision. China hawk. Border warrior. Blue-collar to core. @realDonaldTrump sends strongest of signals to MAGA base! (This photo celebrated exit from horrible Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal–one of first promises of 2016 campaign kept.)”
Former White House Deputy Chief of Staff Taylor Budowich : “Many people know Stephen for his fierce loyalty to the President, but more than that, he is the administration’s most organized and competent operator. He has built and managed one of the most effective policy teams in American history. He was born to be Donald Trump’s Chief of Staff.”
Former White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt : “Susie Wiles is one of the kindest and toughest people I’ve ever met. She helped power the greatest political comeback in American history in 2024, and as the first woman to serve as White House Chief of Staff, she led the most productive start to a presidency in decades, even while battling breast cancer. I’m proud to call her my friend and former boss. President Trump made the perfect choice in naming my dear friend Stephen Miller to succeed her. No one is more loyal, more hardworking, or more in touch with the America First movement than Stephen. I have complete confidence that he will make the final two years of the President’s term a resounding success. Now is the time to fix what’s not working and double down on all of the victories we’ve already achieved. What we cannot do is fall into despair and hand the country over to the Radical Democrats.”
Former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows : “This was a phenomenal selection by President Trump. Stephen Miller is a friend, but more importantly he’s an incredibly competent leader who understands Capitol Hill and the federal government.”
Former White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany : “Stephen Miller is someone who, for six years — more than that, ten years at this point — has worked aside the President… He’s a thought leader in the conservative movement and I think he is vastly underestimated by the Left.”
Florida Gov.-elect Byron Donalds : “My dear friend Susie Wiles led a brilliant 2024 campaign and served as Chief of Staff with strength, grace, and unparalleled leadership. She is a titan who has my utmost respect and gratitude. Congratulations to Stephen Miller. He is a patriot who has been with President Trump since day one and will work tirelessly for the American people.”
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry : “I think it’s a great choice… Stephen Miller is exactly the type of person you want standing next to the President.”
Sen. Jim Banks : “Congrats, @StephenM! Excellent pick by POTUS”
Sen. Katie Britt : “Thank you, @SusieWiles47, for your tremendous service to our country. From being the first woman to serve as Chief of Staff in our country’s history to bravely battling breast cancer, Susie has been an inspiration to millions across the country. Congratulations, @StephenM, on your new role. I look forward to continue working together to deliver results for the American people.”
Sen. Bill Hagerty : “Congratulations to my friend, @StephenM, on being named @POTUS new Chief of Staff. And thank you, @SusieWiles, for your dedication and service to President Trump’s administration. I look forward to seeing the outstanding work you will both continue to do in service of our great nation.”
Sen. Mike Lee : “Stephen Miller has been a true conservative warrior since his days as a Senate staffer, a staunch defender of law and order against illegal invasions and leftist lawlessness, and a steadfast fighter for President Trump for over a decade. He will be an excellent White House Chief of Staff!”
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