Stephen Miller: Drei Dinge, die man zu Trumps neuem Stabschef im Weißen Haus wissen muss

Stephen Miller, Trump's new White House chief of staff, must be understood in three key aspects: his hardline stance on immigration, his lack of reconciliation, and his long-term support for Trump.

Firstly, Miller is an immigration hardliner, architect of Trump's controversial immigration policies. He has repeatedly stated that mass migration from the "Third World" to America must be stopped, claiming people come here only to exploit the American system. He has accused millions of immigrants of seeking financial aid without providing evidence.

Furthermore, Miller has described victims of ICE's aggressive enforcement as "terrorists" and dismissed concerns about the birthright citizenship clause, stating it means illegal immigrants' children can vote to tax and seize the children of American citizens.

Secondly, Miller is not a reconciler. The Democrats won majorities in both the Senate and the House of Representatives in the midterms, necessitating cooperation from them on budget issues. Miller's appointment as chief of staff signals a more confrontational two years ahead. Thom Tillis, a Republican senator who criticized the appointment, called it a "serious mistake".

Tillis explained that Miller is one of the most party-polarizing figures, not just between Republicans and Democrats, but even within the Republican party. His aggressive and extreme rhetoric, particularly against Democrats, has drawn harsh criticism from various sources.

Lastly, Miller is one of Trump's longest supporters. He backed Trump's first 2016 campaign and played a significant role in shaping his hard and controversial immigration policies. Miller was a key architect of the Muslim Ban and supported the practice of separating families at the US-Mexico border. His comments about zero tolerance towards illegal immigration and his radical views on international matters, such as his support for annexing Greenland, have further solidified his reputation as a staunch and uncompromising Trump supporter.