Trump installs controversial strategist Stephen Miller as White House Chief of Staff

> Stephen Miller, the architect behind Trump’s aggressive immigration policies, assumed the role of White House chief of staff on Monday. He replaced former chief of staff Susie Wiles, an appointment announced by Donald Trump via Truth Social on Friday.

> This shift comes as the Trump administration faces pressure following massive Republican losses in the midterm elections. Democrats quickly accused the administration of failing to listen to voters by promoting Miller, who champions harsh anti-immigration crackdowns.

> Miller has been a fierce loyalist since the beginning of Trump’s first term. He previously advised on high-profile tactics, such as the Muslim travel ban and efforts to separate migrant families at the border.

> Beyond immigration, Miller has expanded his focus to include pressuring colleges to follow anti-DEI mandates and leading operations against suspected drug-smuggling vessels. He has been known for appearing on television to vigorously defend administration policies, even suggesting the U.S. should acquire Greenland.

> The transition is further marked by staffing shake-ups; Richard Walters, a white house deputy chief of staff and Wiles’s close ally, is also leaving the administration. Trump also teased the idea of Dana White, the head of UFC, taking the White House press secretary post, despite later claiming he was joking.

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