Following Republican losses in the 2026 midterm elections that saw Democrats take control of both the House and Senate, President Donald Trump appointed Stephen Miller as White House Chief of Staff to replace Susie Wiles starting November 9, 2026. The administrative shakeup prompted the resignation of Deputy Chief of Staff Richard Walters on November 6, marking the first major West Wing exit under Miller's leadership. Additionally, Katie Miller announced a pause on her podcast to prioritize family during her husband's transition.
Richard Walters resigns as Deputy Chief of Staff
- ▪Richard Walters served as a close political lieutenant to outgoing White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles for over a decade prior to his departure
- ▪Incoming White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller stated that Richard Walters will continue assisting the Donald Trump administration from outside the White House
- ▪White House Deputy Chief of Staff Richard Walters resigned, marking the first major White House departure
- ▪Richard Walters, a veteran Republican operative and former Republican National Committee chief of staff, joined the White House staff in May 2026 after serving as executive director of Donald Trump's 2025 inaugural committee
Stephen Miller succeeds Susie Wiles as Chief of Staff
- ▪U.S. President Donald Trump named Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller to succeed Susie Wiles as White House Chief of Staff starting Monday, November 9, 2026
- ▪Outgoing White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles submitted her resignation on Thursday, November 5, 2026, and will transition to leading the Trump Political Operation
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