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Trump replaces Wiles with Miller as chief of staff
President Trump names hardline immigration architect Stephen Miller as chief of staff after Republicans lose control of Congress in midterm elections.
In brief
President Trump names hardline immigration architect Stephen Miller as chief of staff after Republicans lose control of Congress in midterm elections. Trump appointed Stephen Miller as chief of staff replacing Susie Wiles following Republican losses in midterm elections that cost the party control of Congress…
Trump names Miller chief of staff
President Donald Trump has appointed Stephen Miller, architect of his hardline immigration policy, as his new chief of staff following historic losses in the US midterm elections.
Wiles resigns after Congress losses
Susie Wiles, the outgoing chief of staff, submitted her resignation after Republicans lost control of both chambers of Congress, dealing a blow to Trump's agenda in his final two years.
Trump praises Wiles' work
Speaking to reporters, Trump said Wiles had done a very good job but added that sometimes you have to make moves. Wiles will move to the Trump Political Operation.
“done a very good job”
Miller takes role on Monday
Stephen Miller, forty-one, a Trump loyalist and deputy chief of staff who served as senior adviser during Trump's first administration, is set to take on the new role on Monday.
Miller calls Trump transformative
Writing on X on Friday, Miller called Trump the most transformative political leader in American History who has single-handedly saved America from those who would destroy it.
“the most transformative political leader in American History”
Democrats attack Miller appointment
Democrats took to social media to criticise Miller's appointment. Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries called Miller a dangerous xenophobe and reckless extremist who has American blood on his hands.
“a dangerous xenophobe and reckless extremist who has American blood on his hands”
Miller's immigration hardline record
Miller developed hardline immigration policies as an aide to Senator Jeff Sessions starting in two thousand nine.
Other Trump officials resign
Wiles is not the only Trump administration official to leave following the midterms. Several Justice Department officials who carried out Trump's top priorities have also resigned, including Harmeet Dhillon and John Eisenberg.
What to remember
Trump appointed Stephen Miller as chief of staff replacing Susie Wiles following Republican losses in midterm elections that cost the party control of Congress.
