# Trump Promotes Stephen Miller After Midterms

> Trump elevates anti-immigrant Stephen Miller as chief of staff after midterms.
- Title: Trump Promotes Stephen Miller After Midterms · Slate Magazine
- Summary: Trump elevates anti-immigrant Stephen Miller as chief of staff after midterms. Trump appointed Stephen Miller, an anti-immigrant extremist, as chief of staff…
- Keywords: stephen miller, trump, midterms, white house chief of staff, immigration, deportations, maga, house speaker, hakeem jeffries, southern border wall, government shutdown, truth social
- Source: Slate Magazine — https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2026/11/stephen-miller-chief-of-staff-trump-midterms.html?via=rss
- Author: Ian Prasad Philbrick
- Published: 2026-11-06T23:52:44.254+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: stephen miller, trump, midterms, white house chief of staff, immigration, deportations, maga, house speaker, hakeem jeffries, southern border wall, government shutdown, truth social
## 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
## Key takeaway

Trump appointed Stephen Miller, an anti-immigrant extremist, as chief of staff despite midterm losses to avoid concessions on immigration.