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Trump Appoints Stephen Miller as New Chief of Staff

President Trump appointed Stephen Miller as his new chief of staff following the midterm elections.

Trump Appoints Stephen Miller as New Chief of Staff

In a significant reshuffle following the midterm elections, President Trump has appointed Stephen Miller as his new chief of staff. Miller, known for his hardline stance on immigration and his role in shaping Trump's policies, replaces Susie Wiles in this key position. This appointment signals Trump's intent to double down on his existing agenda despite the Democratic gains in Congress.

Miller's appointment is seen as a strategic move to reinforce Trump's core policies and maintain a strong conservative influence within the White House. His previous work has included advocating for stricter immigration controls and supporting Trump's controversial initiatives, which may indicate a continuation of these policies moving forward.

The choice of Miller reflects Trump's desire to consolidate power and push back against potential Democratic investigations and policy changes. This could have lasting implications for the administration's approach to governance and its ability to navigate the challenges posed by a divided Congress.

References / Sources

AP News • November 7, 2026

Excerpt: Stephen Miller replaces Susie Wiles as Trump's White House chief of staff after GOP's midterm defeat  AP News

Notes: Automatically attached by recent daily source collector. Publisher URL: https://apnews.com

CNBC • November 6, 2026

Excerpt: Trump says Stephen Miller to replace Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff  CNBC

Notes: Automatically attached by recent daily source collector. Publisher URL: https://www.cnbc.com

Reuters • November 6, 2026

Excerpt: Trump makes hardliner Stephen Miller his chief of staff after midterm defeat  Reuters

Notes: Automatically attached by recent daily source collector. Publisher URL: https://www.reuters.com

BBC • November 6, 2026

Excerpt: Trump names Stephen Miller as new chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles  BBC

Notes: Automatically attached by recent daily source collector. Publisher URL: https://www.bbc.com

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