Who is Stephen Miller? Trump's new chief of staff

Trump appoints Stephen Miller

US President Donald Trump said Friday Stephen Miller was replacing Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff.

Susie Wiles' farewell

Wiles called serving Trump 'the honor of a lifetime' and thanked her colleagues.

“I'm so proud to have been a part of what we've accomplished together from securing our border and cutting taxes to strengthening our economy and putting America First”

Stephen Miller's background

Miller has been Trump's speechwriter since 2016 and serves as deputy chief of staff.

Miller's immigration role

He is a key architect of hard-line immigration policies and former Capitol Hill staffer.

Miller's criticism of Democrats

Miller called Democrats 'extremists, freaks and america-hating lunatics' on social media.

Miller's views on Iran

Miller praised US-Israeli strikes on Iran as 'politically incorrect' military actions.

“What you're seeing right now ... is a military under president trump's leadership that is not fighting politically correct”

Miller's Iran assessment

Miller claimed Iran's military leadership was destroyed by US actions.

“The fact that the strait is open for america and closed for iran their navy's gone their air force is gone”

Miller's Venezuela stance

Miller supports ruling Venezuela after US military raid on Nicolas Maduro.

Miller's Greenland interest

Miller has ties to Greenland policy as part of Trump's foreign agenda.

Trump's choice rationale

Trump said Miller is 'great' and 'gets it' politically.

“He gets it and is very good politically and he's a very good man he'll do a great job great manager”

Critics' reactions

Democrats called Miller the architect of unconstitutional ICE raids.

“Stephen miller is the architect of the unconstitutional ice raids that have terrorized our communities”

Midterm election impact

Trump's staff shuffle follows Republican losses in midterm elections.

Senate majority outlook

Democrats will hold at least 54 seats in the Senate next year.