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Trump Names Miller White House Chief
Trump appoints Stephen Miller as chief of staff after losing House and Senate control.
In brief
Trump appoints Stephen Miller as chief of staff after losing House and Senate control. Trump named Stephen Miller, his immigration policy architect, chief of staff to replace Susie Wiles following Republican losses in midterms. Originally reported by Dw.
Trump Names Miller Chief of Staff
Trump announced Stephen Miller, his deputy chief of staff and immigration policy architect, will become new chief of staff.
“one of my most trusted advisors”
Miller Replaces Wiles
Miller replaces Susie Wiles, who served since Trump's inauguration.
Miller's Immigration Role
Miller is responsible for Trump's immigration policies and rhetoric, including 3,000 daily federal arrests.
“calling for federal agents to make 3,000 arrests every day”
Miller's Controversial Stance
Miller defended extrajudicial strikes in Caribbean Sea and military operation to snatch Nicolas Maduro.
“the administration's military operation to snatch Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro”
Miller's Extreme Claims
Miller claimed US had right to seize Greenland after Trump called it strategic necessity.
“We live in the real world, Jake, that is governed by strength, that is governed by force, that is governed by power”
Democrats Vow Opposition
Democrats called Miller a dangerous xenophobe and reckless extremist who has American blood on his hands.
“Stephen Miller is the architect of the most barbaric, inhumane policies of this administration”
What to remember
Trump named Stephen Miller, his immigration policy architect, chief of staff to replace Susie Wiles following Republican losses in midterms.
