From TIME · Philip Wang · · 1m 10s
Stephen Miller replaces Susie Wiles as Trump's chief of staff
Trump announces immigration hardliner Stephen Miller will take over as White House Chief of Staff on Monday, with Wiles moving to lead his political operation.
In brief
Trump announces immigration hardliner Stephen Miller will take over as White House Chief of Staff on Monday, with Wiles moving to lead his political operation. President Trump named Stephen Miller White House Chief of Staff, replacing Susie Wiles after Republicans lost control of Congress in midterm elections…
Miller takes the top job
President Donald Trump announced Friday that Stephen Miller will become White House Chief of Staff starting Monday, replacing Susie Wiles in the most significant administration shift since midterm elections.
Wiles moves to political role
Susie Wiles, Trump's longtime political operative and current Chief of Staff, will be reassigned to oversee the Trump Political Operation. Trump praised her service, saying she has done a great job.
“I want to thank her for her service as Chief of Staff, She has done a great job!”
Miller's immigration focus
Miller has served as White House Deputy Chief of Staff and is the central figure of Trump's immigration agenda, including mass deportations and closing the US-Mexico border, working alongside border czar Tom Homan.
Democrats vow investigation
Miller's promotion drew swift backlash from Democrats in Congress. Rep. Robert Garcia, likely next chairman of the House Oversight Committee, said Miller should lawyer up and vowed to investigate his misconduct.
“Oversight Democrats will continue to investigate Miller for his misconduct, and we will fight against his hateful policies in Congress and the courts.”
The bottom line
President Trump named Stephen Miller White House Chief of Staff, replacing Susie Wiles after Republicans lost control of Congress in midterm elections.
