Trump names Stephen Miller as next White House chief of staff

United States President Donald Trump named Stephen Miller as the next White House chief of staff on 6 November 2026. The announcement in Washington was reported in India on 7 November 2026. Miller will succeed Susie Wiles and is scheduled to start on 9 November 2026. The appointment identifies him as the 33rd holder of the position. The announcement date and scheduled start date are different.

Before the change, Miller served as deputy chief of staff for policy, a role in the president’s staff. He had also worked for Trump in his first term. The new post entails overseeing the Executive Office of the President. It includes managing staff operations and advising the president. The succession concerns the leadership of the president’s staff rather than the leadership of an executive department such as the Department of State.

Facts to remember

• Donald Trump announced the appointment on 6 November 2026.
• Miller is scheduled to take up the position on 9 November 2026.
• He succeeds Susie Wiles as the 33rd White House chief of staff.
• His previous position was deputy chief of staff for policy.

Background

The Executive Office of the President contains the president’s immediate staff and includes bodies such as the Office of Management and Budget and the Office of the United States Trade Representative. The White House chief of staff oversees the Executive Office. Executive departments have their own heads, who are members of the president’s Cabinet. These roles are distinct even though both support the work of the executive branch.

Why it matters for exams

For CLAT International Relations and Persons in News, connect the appointment with the structure of the United States executive.