Wiles Out as White House Chief of Staff, Stephen Miller Takes Role
Bloomberg Politics's headline. Reported by Bloomberg Politics, The New York Times Politics, NPR Politics, The Washington Post Politics, CBS News.
What the sources say, in brief
According to The New York Times, President Trump announced that Susie Wiles will step down as White House chief of staff and be replaced by Stephen Miller, the White House domestic policy adviser. NPR reported the change came after Republicans lost power in the midterm elections, and CBS News said Wiles submitted her resignation Thursday night. The Washington Post reported that Trump remains angry over Tuesday's midterm losses and that his policy agenda will probably move further to the right. Bloomberg's excerpt focuses on a separate segment about Joe Manchin and impeachment, and does not address the staffing change. The sources do not give a full account of the timing or reasons for the decision beyond these points. The story is developing.
Key points
- The New York Times reported President Trump announced Stephen Miller will replace Susie Wiles as chief of staff.
- NPR said the change follows Republicans being swept out of power in the midterm elections.
- CBS News said Wiles submitted her resignation Thursday night.
- The Washington Post reported Trump remains angry over Tuesday's midterm losses.
- The New York Times described Miller as the domestic policy adviser who has driven the immigration crackdown.
What we know
- President Trump announced that Susie Wiles is stepping down as White House chief of staff, according to The New York Times.
- Stephen Miller is replacing Wiles, according to The New York Times, NPR, The Washington Post and CBS News.
- Wiles submitted her resignation Thursday night, according to CBS News.
- The change follows Republican losses in the midterm elections, according to NPR and CBS News.
Sources differ: The Washington Post says the policy agenda will probably move further right, a forecast the other outlets do not make.
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Wiles Out as White House Chief of Staff, Stephen Miller Takes Role. According to The New York Times, President Trump announced that Susie Wiles will step down as White House chief of staff and be replaced by Stephen Miller, the White House domestic policy adviser. NPR reported the change came after Republicans lost power in the midterm elections, and CBS News said Wiles submitted her resignation Thursday night. The Washington Post reported that Trump remains angry over Tuesday's midterm losses and that his policy agenda will probably move further to the right. Bloomberg's excerpt focuses on a separate segment about Joe Manchin and impeachment, and does not address the staffing change. The sources do not give a full account of the timing or reasons for the decision beyond these points. The story is developing. Covered by 5 publications. Bloomberg Politics: Wiles Out as White House Chief of Staff, Stephen Miller Takes Role. The New York Times Politics: Susie Wiles to Step Down as White House Chief of Staff. NPR Politics: Stephen Miller replaces Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff. The Washington Post Politics: Stephen Miller is named new White House chief of staff as Susie Wiles departs. CBS News: Stephen Miller to replace Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff.
Who is covering it
- Bloomberg Politics United States Wiles Out as White House Chief of Staff, Stephen Miller Takes Role "Balance of Power" focuses on the intersection of politics and global business. On today's show, Joe Manchin, former US Senator and Governor for West Virginia, says Democrats can overplay their hand if they make impeaching President Donald Trump a priority after taking control of Congress. Rep. Don 13 h ago · Tier 1
- The New York Times Politics United States Susie Wiles to Step Down as White House Chief of Staff President Trump announced she will be replaced by Stephen Miller, the White House’s domestic policy adviser who has driven the administration’s immigration crackdown. 18 h ago · Tier 2
- NPR Politics United States Stephen Miller replaces Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff White House chief of staff Susie Wiles is being replaced by Stephen Miller, President Trump said Friday. The change comes after Republicans were swept out of power in the midterm elections. 14 h ago · Tier 2
- The Washington Post Politics United States Stephen Miller is named new White House chief of staff as Susie Wiles departs The staffing shake-up comes as Trump remains angry over Tuesday’s midterm losses, and it means his policy agenda will probably move further to the right. 17 h ago · Tier 2
- CBS News United States Stephen Miller to replace Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff After Republicans suffered major losses in the midterm elections this week, President Trump named Stephen Miller his new White House chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles after she submitted her resignation Thursday night. Weijia Jiang has the latest. 11 h ago · Tier 3
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