Trump names hardliner Miller chief of staff after midterms rout
US President Donald Trump on Friday named Stephen Miller, architect of his hardline immigration policy, as his new chief of staff, signaling a bare-knuckle fightback after Republicans were hammered in the midterms.
In the aftermath of Republicans' poor performance in the midterms, President Donald Trump appointed Stephen Miller as his new chief of staff on Friday. Miller, a staunch conservative and Trump loyalist, will replace Susie Wiles, who resigned on Thursday night. Wiles, the first female White House chief of staff, had maintained order in the West Wing despite chaos and infighting during Trump's first term.
Trump praised Miller as a "great fighter" and a "great advisor" who has been with him since the beginning. The appointment signals a tough stance from Trump following the Democratic landslide. Wiles will move to the Trump Political Operation, while Miller will oversee homeland security policy and be the brains behind the administration's deportation program. Miller's selection has drawn criticism from Democrats, who pledge to fight against his policies.
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