Trump appoints Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff

President Donald Trump appointed Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff after the Democratic Party won control of the House in the 2026 midterm elections, replacing Susie Wiles.

President Donald Trump appointed Stephen Miller, one of his closest advisers, as the new White House chief of staff. The appointment comes after Democrats won a majority in the House of Representatives in the midterm elections, referred to in the article as "the blue tsunami." Miller, 41, is described as "the architect of Trump's hardline immigration policy" and is expected to lead the fight against congressional investigations. The article quotes Miller saying, "The mission is now clearer than ever: to fight with every soul for our president and the defense of this glorious republic." It also includes support from Taylor Budowich, who served as former deputy chief of staff. The article elaborates on Miller's Jewish background, his family's immigration from Europe, and criticism from Reform rabbis over his policies, alongside support from conservative Jewish organizations.