US President Donald Trump has appointed Stephen Miller, a key architect of his administration's hardline immigration policies, as his new chief of staff following significant Republican losses in the midterm elections.
Miller will replace Susie Wiles, who resigned on Thursday night after Republicans lost control of both chambers of Congress, weakening the party's influence over the final two years of Trump's presidency.
According to a US official who spoke to CBS News, Wiles submitted her resignation following the election setbacks. Three sources also indicated that the Republican losses contributed to her decision to step down.
Trump announced that Wiles would be reassigned to his political operation, while praising her performance during her time in the White House.
Speaking to reporters, the president said Wiles had "done a very good job", but added that "we've got to make moves sometimes".
He also expressed confidence in Miller, describing him as someone who understood politics and saying he "gets it, very good politically".
Miller, a longtime Trump loyalist, previously served as a senior adviser during Trump's first administration and later became deputy chief of staff.
He remained closely aligned with Trump following his defeat in the 2020 presidential election and returned to the White House when the president began his second term.
Miller is expected to officially assume his new responsibilities on Monday.
His appointment signals a change in Trump's senior White House leadership as the administration prepares to navigate a politically challenging final two years following the midterm results.
