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Trump Names Stephen Miller as New White House Chief of Staff
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In Short: U.S. President Donald Trump has appointed Stephen Miller as the new White House chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Friday that Stephen Miller, a longtime advisor, will replace Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff, effective November 9.
Miller, 41, has been a close ally of Trump since his first presidential campaign in 2016, and has been instrumental in driving the administration's hardline immigration policies.
In a Truth Social post, Trump praised Miller, calling him 'one of my most trusted advisors' and stating that he will 'make a change.'
Wiles, 69, who became the first woman to serve as White House chief of staff, will be reassigned to the 'Trump Political Operation,' according to Trump's post.
Miller's appointment comes after the Republican Party's losses in the midterm elections, which have delivered a blow to Trump's agenda in his final two years in office.
Miller, known for his hardline stance on immigration, has been a key figure in the administration's efforts to secure the border and implement mass deportation policies.
Rep. Robert Garcia, who will lead the House Oversight Committee when Democrats take control, vowed to continue investigating Miller and his 'misconduct.'
Garcia stated that 'Just days after the American people rejected his corrupt and lawless presidency, Donald Trump is doubling down,' referring to Miller's appointment.
Miller's appointment signals a tougher stance by the administration, with Trump emphasizing the need for strength and force in governance.
Miller's role will be crucial in managing the relationship with the incoming Democratic majorities in the House and Senate.
In a January interview, Miller argued that the United States could take over Greenland because 'we’re a superpower,' reflecting his belief in the importance of strength and power in international relations.
What this adds
The appointment of Miller as chief of staff is a significant shift in the White House's leadership following the midterm election results.
Miller's tenure as chief of staff is expected to be marked by continued focus on immigration policies and border security, despite the political challenges ahead.
What's confirmed
- Miller, on the left, and Wiles on the right, earlier this year Asked last month whether Wiles could be replaced soon, Trump said there was "zero chance".
- US President Donald Trump has announced that his deputy chief of staff, Stephen Miller, will replace Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff, the BBC reported.
What's still developing
- On X, Miller called Trump "the most transformative political leader in American History" who has "single-handedly saved America from those who would destroy it".
- Watch: Trump says he appointed Stephen Miller ‘to make a change’ One of Trump's closest aides, Miller, 41, stuck by the president following his 2020 election defeat and followed Trump back into power last year.
- Miller, Trump’s advisor on domestic policy, Wiles’s “number two,” and one of the men who has consistently stood by the president since Trump’s first election campaign, holds extremely hardline positions on immigration — to the point that the president had joked that they were too radical even for him.
- Miller, who also holds the title of homeland security advisor, has been instrumental in driving the mass deportation program, often featuring violent raids by masked agents, during Trump's second term.
- A chorus of MAGA voices celebrated Miller’s appointment, with one person close to the White House calling him a “wartime consigliere.” “There is probably no one who has a better understanding of our coalitions,” the person said.
- “Oversight Democrats will continue to investigate Miller for his misconduct, and we will fight against his hateful policies in Congress and the courts.” Miller should “lawyer up,” the searing statement concluded.