Conservative US Jewish groups hail Stephen Miller’s ascension to White House chief of staff

Conservative US Jewish groups praised President Donald Trump's appointment of Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff, viewing it as a safeguard against antisemitism. Liberal groups expressed alarm, citing his hardline politics. The article contrasts reactions from across the Jewish political spectrum.

Conservative US Jewish groups hailed President Donald Trump's appointment of Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff, welcoming the Jewish aide's ascension as a safeguard against antisemitism. Groups including the Combat Antisemitism Movement, the Louis D. Brandeis Center, and the Zionist Organization of America congratulated Miller, expressing interest in working with him to hold institutions accountable for discrimination. Liberal Jewish voices, however, warned that Miller's hardline politics could endanger Jewish communities. Amy Spitalnick of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs noted a throughline between Miller's anti-immigrant rhetoric and antisemitic conspiracy theories. The article highlights the divide in the Jewish community over combating antisemitism: through aggressive policing of institutions or opposition to Trump's policies. Miller's supporters see his role as strengthening efforts against antisemitism, while critics point to his embrace of conspiracy theories. The White House press office did not respond to requests for comment.