In brief
Donald Trump appointed Stephen Miller, a longtime adviser known for shaping the president’s tough immigration stance, as chief of staff. The move comes as Democrats, winning control of Congress, plan to probe Miller’s role in controversial policies. Miller’s background includes leading conservative groups at Duke and working for Senator Jeff Sessions.
Donald Trump named Stephen Miller, a close advisor since 2016, as White House chief of staff on a Friday, solidifying his influence on the administration’s hard‑line immigration agenda. The appointment was announced after the president’s midterm losses and comes as Democrats prepare to investigate Miller’s role in White House policy.
Miller, 41, has been a vocal champion of Trump’s immigration measures, including the 2017 “Zero Tolerance” deportation campaign and the travel ban on several Muslim-majority countries. His appointment signals a doubling down on those policies as the next Congress is set to scrutinize his actions.
Prior to joining the Trump team, Miller worked as a legislative aide for Republican members of Congress and Senator Jeff Sessions. In college, he led the Duke Conservative Union and defended three lacrosse players who were accused of rape.
Trump praised Miller in a Truth Social post, calling him “one of my most trusted advisors” and saying he would take over the chief–of–staff role from Susie Wiles on Monday.
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The new appointment marks a high point for Miller’s influence, as Democrats in the House and Senate plan to launch investigations into his past statements and policy initiatives.
