What Trump picking Stephen Miller for chief of staff signals about his agenda
Trump has replaced White House chief of staff Susie Wiles with Stephen Miller, the hardline architect of his immigration agenda, after a crushing midterm defeat. Immigration, once a political strength for Trump, became a liability after two years of mass detentions, deportations and armed agents in U.S. cities. Miller's appointment signals a doubling down on Trump's agenda. Liz Landers reports.
Stephen Miller, the architect of President Trump's hardline immigration policy, has been named the new White House chief of staff following the historic losses of Republican parties in the US midterm elections. Miller replaces Susie Wiles, who resigned after the parties lost control of both chambers of Congress. Wiles, who served as the most senior person in the Trump administration, expressed pride in her time at the White House but acknowledged the mission would be different under Miller.
Trump praised Wiles' contributions but stated that Miller "gets it, very good politically" and would be an effective chief of staff. Critics, however, have accused Miller of being a dangerous xenophobe and reckless extremist who has American blood on his hands. Democrats called for investigations into Miller's past actions and misconduct.
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