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Trump names migration hardliner Miller new chief of staff

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In short

The leadership change comes directly after a midterm defeat where the Republican Party lost control of both the House and Senate in a landslide. Stephen Miller, who serves as deputy chief of staff and homeland security advisor, has guided the administration's mass deportation programme featuring raids by masked agents. Susie Wiles will conclude her tenure on Friday before shifting into Trump's political operation, while Miller officially assumes the chief of staff role on Monday.

Key points

  • The president is empowering a decade-long confidant who has driven the administration's s…: The president is empowering a decade-long confidant who has driven the administration's signature hardline immigration policies.
  • Stephen Miller previously directed a mass deportation programme that sparked mass demonst…: Stephen Miller previously directed a mass deportation programme that sparked mass demonstrations following fatal shootings in Minneapolis.
  • The leadership transition marks an administrative restructuring in response to sweeping R…: The leadership transition marks an administrative restructuring in response to sweeping Republican losses in the congressional midterms.

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Stephen Miller, known for his hardline immigration policies, was described by US President Donald Trump as one of his "most trusted advisors".

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Friday (Nov 6) named close aide Stephen Miller as his new chief of staff, promoting the architect of his hardline migration policy after the Republican Party's brutal midterms defeat.

Miller will replace current White House chief of staff Susie Wiles as of Monday, Trump said on his Truth Social network, thanking Wiles for an "outstanding job."

Hyper loyalist Miller, 41, has been one of Trump's closest aides for more than a decade and is the president's most powerful and hawkish voice on immigration.

"I am pleased to announce that Mr. Stephen Miller, the current Deputy Chief of Staff of the Trump Administration, and one of my most trusted advisors, will become the Chief of Staff starting Monday, November 9, 2026," Trump wrote.

"Susie Wiles, who has done an outstanding job, will be moving over to the Trump Political Operation. I want to thank her for her service as Chief of Staff -…

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