The decision marks the first major personnel change since Republicans suffered a significant midterm defeat, with Democrats preparing to take control of both chambers of Congress. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
\n\nUS President Donald Trump’s decision to replace White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles with Stephen Miller has fuelled speculation about further departures from his administration following the Republican Party’s losses in the 2026 midterm elections.
\n\nTrump announced on Friday that Miller, his deputy chief of staff and one of his closest advisers, would take over the position from Monday, November 9. Wiles, who had been a central figure in Trump’s political operation, will move to his political team.
\n\nThe decision marks the first major personnel change since Republicans suffered a significant midterm defeat, with Democrats preparing to take control of both chambers of Congress. Several other senior officials are now facing questions about their political futures.
\n\nPete Hegseth faces pressure over Iran war
\n\nDefence Secretary Pete Hegseth is among the officials attracting attention amid growing criticism of the administration’s handling of the Iran war.
\n\nHe has also faced scrutiny over Pentagon management, the dismissal of senior military officers, the Signal group-chat controversy and US military operations targeting suspected drug-trafficking vessels…
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