Miller named Trump's new White House chief of staff
Donald Trump has named Stephen Miller, 41, as White House chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles, the first woman to hold the post. The announcement came on Friday, and the transition takes effect on 9 Nov 2026. Miller has been deputy chief of staff for policy and homeland security for more than ten years. The move follows heavy Republican losses in the midterm elections, in which Democrats gained control of the House and Senate. Democratic Representative Adam Smith said the appointment signals Trump will not cooperate with the incoming Democratic majority.
Key facts
- Miller set a target of 3,000 arrests per day for US Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
- Miller was involved in the policy linked to a shooting of two protesters by immigration agents in Minneapolis in January.
- Trump describes Miller as a loyal fighter who has supported him since the start of his presidency.
- Miller founded the conservative advocacy group America First Legal in 2021 after Trump's first term ended.
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Why it matters
The appointment places a leading architect of hardline immigration policy at the centre of the White House as Democrats take Congress.
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