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President Donald Trump announced this Friday that Stephen Miller, considered the architect of his aggressive immigration policy, will replace Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said Wiles did an "outstanding" job and will become part of the "Trump Political Operation."
The news comes after Republicans suffered a series of major defeats Tuesday in the midterm elections that led to the loss of control of both chambers of Congress.
Miller, who until now held the position of deputy chief, has been a loyal ally of the president and served as a senior advisor to Trump during his first administration. Trump said he will take on the new role on Monday.
In a statement, Wiles said that being part of Trump's team has been "the honor of a lifetime."
"I'm so proud to have participated in everything we've accomplished together, from securing our border and lowering taxes to strengthening our economy and putting America first," she said.
"Even if my role changes, my commitment to the president and our mission never will."
Wiles, 69, is considered one of the most powerful figures in the Trump administration and someone especially close to the president.
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Asked earlier this month if Wiles could be replaced soon, Trump responded there was "zero chance."
"Susie is here and she's going to be here for a long time," he stressed.
Wiles recently battled cancer and announced in September, six months after his diagnosis, that the disease was in remission.
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