Donald Trump named Stephen Miller White House chief of staff
Donald Trump has named Stephen Miller, a key architect of his hardline immigration policies, as White House chief of staff, replacing long-serving top aide Susie Wiles. The Washington Post reported that Miller began the job Monday. Miller previously served as deputy chief of staff and homeland security adviser.
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The Washington Post reported that a Republican lawmaker called the appointment a “mistake.” Truthout reported that Trump called his immigration policy “too tough” in a “60 Minutes” interview that aired Sunday, and said the promotion suggested he did not plan to ease enforcement. Truthout also reported that Trump linked Republicans’ midterm losses to frustration with the war on Iran and his immigration policies. WBUR noted that Trump had floated an immigration deal with Democrats even as he elevated Miller.
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- The Washington Post — Stephen Miller starts job as chief of staff; GOP lawmaker calls new role a ‘mistake’
- National Public Radio — Stephen Miller is now chief of staff. What does that mean for Trump? : NPR
- The Guardian — Hardline Trump aide Stephen Miller takes over as White House chief of staff
- WBUR Public Radio — What's Trump's appointment of Stephen Miller means for his lame-duck presidency
- NewsNation — Stephen Miller takes over as White House chief of staff
- gov.in — US President names Stephen Miller as new White House Chief of Staff
- truthout.org — Trump Calls Immigration Policy “Too Tough,” Then Promotes Stephen Miller