Trump says U.S. took a "giant step back in history" with midterm results

What happened: President Trump said Stephen Miller will replace Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff starting Monday, November 9, 2026, calling it his most significant shakeup since Republicans' midterm losses. Why it matters: The staffing change follows Republican losses as more House races are decided. Several incoming senators have said they will not support Chuck Schumer as majority leader, though no viable challenger has emerged.

President Trump said Stephen Miller will replace Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff starting Monday, November 9, 2026, calling it his most significant shakeup since Republicans' midterm losses.

The staffing change follows Republican losses as more House races are decided. Several incoming senators have said they will not support Chuck Schumer as majority leader, though no viable challenger has emerged.