With Stephen Miller pick, Trump readies for a battle
Summary
President Donald Trump appointed Stephen Miller to replace Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff after Republicans suffered a sweeping defeat in the midterm elections. Miller is known for shaping Trump’s immigration policies, and his appointment could make cooperation with the newly strengthened Democrats in Congress more difficult.Key Facts
- Trump announced Miller’s appointment on Friday.
- Miller has served as a longtime adviser to Trump and as deputy chief of staff for policy in Trump’s second term.
- The chief of staff manages access to the president, helps set the White House agenda, and negotiates with Congress and other groups.
- Miller has been a leading force behind the administration’s immigration enforcement policies.
- Miller called Alex Pretti a domestic terrorist and an assassin after Pretti was killed by federal immigration officials; Miller later said agents may not have followed proper protocol.
- The article reports that Miller has played a leading role in U.S. military operations in Venezuela and against suspected drug-trafficking operations in nearby waters.
- Democratic House leader Hakeem Jeffries criticized Miller’s appointment and described him as a dangerous extremist.
- Wiles, whom Miller is replacing, helped manage Trump’s 2024 reelection campaign and had a reputation for avoiding staff upheaval.
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