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Hardline Trump aide Stephen Miller takes over as White House chief of staff
The Guardian • • nation
Key Points:
- Stephen Miller, known for crafting Donald Trump’s strict immigration and mass deportation policies, has been appointed as White House chief of staff following significant Republican losses in the midterm elections.
- Miller replaces Susie Wiles, the first female White House chief of staff, whose departure surprised many after Trump had recently denied plans to replace her despite several top women officials resigning from the administration.
- Despite acknowledging that his immigration policy might have been "too tough," Trump promoted Miller, a loyal adviser linked to controversial measures like family separations and the Muslim travel ban, to a more influential role.
- Miller has also been active in advocating for Trump’s broader agenda, including anti-DEI mandates and aggressive stances on immigration enforcement, drawing both strong support from Trump and fierce criticism from opponents.
- Additional staffing changes are anticipated, as Richard Walters, a deputy chief of staff and ally of Wiles, has announced his departure amid the ongoing White House shakeup.
