From Slate Magazine · Ian Prasad Philbrick · · 1m 50s
Trump Promotes Stephen Miller After Midterms
Trump elevates anti-immigrant Stephen Miller as chief of staff after midterms.
In brief
Trump elevates anti-immigrant Stephen Miller as chief of staff after midterms. Trump appointed Stephen Miller, an anti-immigrant extremist, as chief of staff despite midterm losses to avoid concessions on immigration. Originally reported by Slate Magazine.
Trump's Post-Midterm Tone
Trump sounded conciliatory after midterms, saying he would work with Democrats on legislation.
“We’ll, you know, look forward to working with them”
Bernie Sanders' View
Sanders suggested Trump might sign a Medicare for All bill into law after his conciliatory remarks.
“Donald Trump may be a bit crazy, but he is not stupid, and he is a good politician”
Trump Promotes Miller
Trump appointed Stephen Miller, an anti-immigrant extremist, as his next White House chief of staff.
“one of my most trusted advisors”
Democrat Reaction
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries called Miller a dangerous xenophobe who should be eradicated like a malignant tumor.
“Stephen Miller is a dangerous xenophobe and reckless extremist who has american blood on his hands”
Miller's Background
Miller has a history of bigotry, including promoting white-supremacist talking points and the great replacement conspiracy theory.
“christianity is embedded in the very soul of our nation”
Trump's Motivation
Trump blamed Republicans' midterm losses on Susie Wiles, whom Miller is set to replace as chief of staff.
“This pick really re-energizes a gloomy base”
Historical Precedent
In 2018, Trump similarly promised cooperation after Democrats took the House but later escalated border wall demands.
“We have a lot of things in common on infrastructure”
Immigration Focus
Trump plans to prioritize immigration enforcement, including deportations and border wall construction.
“Deportations will continue”
Vice President Vance
Vice President J.D. Vance supported Miller's promotion and criticized immigration amnesty.
“I’m open to the idea that we should change enforcement, by focusing more on businesses that hire illegal labor”
Government Shutdown Risk
The federal government will run out of money next month, risking another government shutdown.
“only foolish leadership will say 'NO' to the riches they bring”
Immigration Impact
Miller's policies have caused death, violence, and misery in communities across the country.
“the next two years turn out much better”
Conclusion
Trump's promotion of Miller signals a continued focus on immigration despite midterm losses.
“With miller at the helm, it would be a surprise if the next two years turn out much better”
Viewpoint 1
Trump's core supporters see Miller as a strong leader who will energize the base.
“This pick really re-energizes a gloomy base”
Viewpoint 2
Democrats view Miller as a dangerous extremist who should be removed from government.
“Stephen Miller is a dangerous xenophobe and reckless extremist who has american blood on his hands”
The bottom line
Trump appointed Stephen Miller, an anti-immigrant extremist, as chief of staff despite midterm losses to avoid concessions on immigration.
