Trump names Stephen Miller as new chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles

One of Trump’s closest aides, Miller stuck by the president following his 2020 election defeat, and followed Trump back into power last year.

Wiles gave her resignation to Trump on Thursday night, a US official told CBS News, the BBC’s media partner. Three sources told CBS she quit because of the election losses.

In a statement, she said being on Trump’s team was “the honor of a lifetime”.

“I’m so proud to have been a part of what we’ve accomplished together from securing our border and cutting taxes to strengthening our economy and putting America First,” she said. “While my role may be changing, my commitment to the President and the mission never will.”

It was unclear if her deputies would remain at the White House.

Wiles, 69, is seen as among the most powerful figures in the Trump administration and someone particularly close to the US president.

Asked last month whether Wiles could be replaced soon, Trump said there was “zero chance”.

“Susie is here and she’s gonna be here for a long time,” he said.

Wiles recently battled cancer, announcing in September, six months after her diagnosis, that she was in remission.