Stephen Miller, reactionary ideologue and white supremacist, promoted head of Trump administration

Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, the soon-to-be senator from Michigan, harshly criticized President Donald Trump's decision to appoint Stephen Miller as the White House chief of staff. El-Sayed labeled Miller as "a broken person" and described the Trump administration as "the most dysfunctional White House in history" following the party's 2026 midterm election losses.

In a post on X, El-Sayed specifically targeted Miller, who will replace Susie Wiles in one of the White House's most influential positions. "Couldn't have picked a more broken person for the most dysfunctional White House in history," El-Sayed stated in response to the leadership change announcement. Trump made the announcement on Friday, November 6, revealing that Miller, the deputy chief of staff for policy and one of his closest advisers, would replace Wiles.

Miller's appointment is set to begin on November 9. The appointment comes on the heels of Republicans' significant defeats in the midterm elections, with Democrats gaining control of Congress and preparing to scrutinize the Trump administration more closely. Miller has been a long-standing member of Trump's inner circle, having been part of his team since his 2016 presidential campaign.

He has played a significant role in crafting the administration's strict immigration policies, most recently serving as Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy. His elevation may indicate Trump's intent to continue pursuing his agenda through executive actions as he contends with a Democratic-controlled Congress. Trump dismissed claims that Wiles' departure was a result of the election outcome, saying, "It's just time," during a press conference.

Miller's appointment has drawn particular scrutiny due to his crucial role in shaping Trump's immigration agenda, including the administration's enforcement and deportation policies. According to an Associated Press report, six out of ten voters felt the administration's immigration enforcement actions went too far and disapproved of how Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted its responsibilities.

Wiles announced on November 6 that her last day as chief of staff would be that day, stating that serving Trump in the White House had been "the honor of a lifetime" and that she would continue to support his political operation.