Trump aide says potential Wiles replacement would be terrifying

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 00:19 · Archive

A former White House aide has warned that Stephen Miller as chief of staff would be 'a terrifying prospect'.

Former White House deputy press secretary Sarah Matthews has warned that Stephen Miller becoming chief of staff would be 'a terrifying prospect'. This came after reports that President Trump was considering replacements for Susie Wiles, who helped manage his 2024 election campaign.

According to Politico, Trump made calls to sound out possible successors for Wiles. Miller, who serves as deputy chief of staff and is known for his hardline immigration stance, was among several names being floated, alongside Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, former House speaker Kevin McCarthy and New York Yankees executive Randy Levine.

The speculation about Wiles's future arose following controversy over Trump hiring Katie Zacharia as White House press secretary without Wiles's input. However, Trump publicly defended Wiles, saying there was 'zero chance' of her being fired and that she would 'be here for a long time'.

On Monday, Wiles appeared prominently at a Rose Garden ceremony where Trump signed an executive order creating a women's health task force. Wiles was named co-chair alongside first lady Melania Trump, suggesting her position remained secure despite the recent rumours.

How it is being reported

• Susie Wiles teams up with Melania Trump for new White House role after rumors swirled of her demiseWhite House chief of staff Susie Wiles stepped into a new role on Monday amid rumors she was on the rocks with President Trump, with a powerful new ally at her side.New York Post · 20 Oct, 00:06
• Former Trump aide warns potential Susie Wiles replacement is ‘a terrifying prospect’Ex-White House deputy press secretary Sarah Matthews has shared her views on who could succeed Trump’s chief of staff, if the president decides to remove WilesIndependent World · 19 Oct, 12:26

In this story: Susie Wiles · Stephen Miller · Donald Trump · Sarah Matthews · Melania Trump · Katie Zacharia

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