Maggie Haberman Says Promoting Stephen Miller Proves Trump Took the Wrong Lessons From Midterm Blowout

Journalist Maggie Haberman suggests that President Donald Trump's promotion of Stephen Miller to chief of staff indicates that he is disregarding the lessons learned from his recent midterm election defeat. Speaking with CNN's Kaitlan Collins on "The Source," Haberman argued that Trump's continued push for "more MAGA" or "more Trump" demonstrates his one-track mindset.

Collins noted the surprise surrounding Miller's appointment, given his controversial history in the Trump administration. Haberman drew parallels to Trump's previous reactions to losses, such as his response to the 2016 Access Hollywood tape and his denial of the 2020 election results. She argued that instead of acknowledging the voters' rejection of his policies, Trump is doubling down on his agenda, which includes immigration crackdowns, expanded ICE arrests, and restrictions on asylum and legal immigration.

These policies, Haberman suggested, have likely contributed to the Republican losses in the midterms. Miller, who has been instrumental in shaping Trump's push for mass deportation, was named as the new chief of staff in a post on Trump's Truth Social account. The promotion comes just days after Susie Wiles resigned as chief of staff, with Trump thanking her for her service.