{
  "id": 18688084,
  "title": "Trump faces criticism for ‘dangerous’ Stephen Miller appointment as White House chief of staff",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/trump-faces-criticism-for-dangerous-stephen-miller-appointment-as",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T10:00:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Guardian US",
    "slug": "the-guardian-us",
    "url": "https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/nov/07/stephen-miller-democrats-react"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Democrats and Republicans have harshly criticized Donald Trump's decision to appoint Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff, calling him a \"hate monger,\" \"xenophobe,\" and \"vile\" following the party's defeat in the recent US midterm elections. Trump's announcement came via his Truth Social platform, replacing Susie Wiles, who had recently been dismissed. The sudden move occurred days after Democrats' overwhelming victory in the midterm elections, a significant setback for Trump's agenda that had previously secured Republican control of the US Congress.\n\nIllinois Democratic Senator Dick Durbin expressed disappointment, stating that Trump's promotion of Miller demonstrated he had learned nothing from his historic loss. Chuck Schumer, who is expected to become Senate majority leader, called Trump's choice \"worse\" than any move he could have made after his defeat. House of Representatives Democrats, including Hakeem Jeffries, who is widely expected to become the first Black Speaker of the House, labeled Miller as a \"dangerous xenophobe and reckless extremist\" and demanded his immediate removal. Republican Senator Chris Van Hollen from Maryland decried the decision as a \"kick in the teeth to the American people\" and an indication of Trump's disregard for voter sentiment.\n\nMiller, who authored the right-wing Project 2025 manifesto, has been a contentious figure in the administration. Known for his outspoken opposition to Trump's opponents and support for policies such as ending birthright citizenship and a potential US invasion of Greenland, Miller is credited with shaping Trump's aggressive deportation agenda. He has also made numerous public appearances advocating for extreme policies and has been described as one of the most controversial figures in the administration.\n\nRepublicans, however, welcomed the appointment. White House Communications Director Steven Cheung referred to Miller as a \"Trump OG\" and emphasized his role as the administration's most ardent proponent. Utah Senator Mike Lee hailed Miller as \"a staunch defender of law and order against illegal invasions and leftist lawlessness.\" Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt asserted that Miller was precisely what the country needed at this critical juncture.\n\nWhile most Republicans expressed support for the appointment, some, such as Indiana Congressman Marlin Stutzman and former Department of Homeland Security chief of staff Miles Taylor, voiced strong opposition. Stutzman argued that Miller's appointment was a \"horrible decision,\" while Taylor described it as one of the most dangerous personnel choices in the nation's history. Despite the controversy, the White House defended Miller, praising his contributions to the administration's policy agenda and expressing confidence that he would continue to deliver success for the American people.",
  "summary": "Democrats and Republicans blast promotion of ‘xenophobe’ who led administration’s immigration crackdown in wake of US midterm elections Democratic lawmakers decried Stephen Miller as a “ hatemonger ”, a “ xenophobe ” and “ vile ” after Donald Trump appointed his most trusted adviser as White House chief of staff. On Friday afternoon, the US president abruptly announced via his Truth Social…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "World : Trump Names Stephen Miller As Chief Of Staff In Post-Election Shake-Up",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/world-trump-names-stephen-miller-as-chief-of-staff-in-post-election",
        "published": "2026-11-07T08:04:51.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Trump's New Chief Of Staff Stephen Miller Accused India Of Funding Russia's Ukraine War Through Oil Purchases",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/trumps-new-chief-of-staff-stephen-miller-accused-india-of-funding",
        "published": "2026-11-07T09:16:21.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}