Trump taps Stephen Miller as chief of staff after midterm losses

President Donald Trump announced on Friday, November 6, 2026, that he is elevating Stephen Miller to White House chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles. The staffing shake-up came exactly three days after devastating Republican losses in the November 2026 U.S. midterm elections, where Democrats successfully flipped control of both chambers of Congress. Rather than pulling back or seeking legislative compromises with the incoming Democratic majorities, Trump’s selection of Miller—a fierce ideological loyalist and the primary architect of the administration's hardline immigration policies—signals that the White House is doubling down on its "Make America Great Again" (MAGA) agenda for the final two years of his term. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-magz--6737390/support . Don’t miss our latest episodes! Please follow me to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support this podcast to stay updates news everyday.