Trump faces criticism for ‘dangerous’ Stephen Miller appointment as White House chief of staff
Summary
President Donald Trump appointed Stephen Miller, his deputy chief of staff and immigration adviser, to replace Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff. The appointment drew sharp criticism from Democrats and some Republicans, while Trump allies and Cabinet members praised Miller and the White House defended his record.Key Facts
- Trump announced Miller’s appointment on Friday through Truth Social and confirmed that Wiles had been ousted.
- Miller helped shape Trump’s mass deportation agenda and has served as a deputy chief of staff.
- Democratic lawmakers, including Dick Durbin, Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries, condemned the appointment.
- California Governor Gavin Newsom also criticized the decision.
- Republican senators Mike Lee and Eric Schmitt praised Miller, as did several Cabinet members.
- Indiana Republican Congressman Marlin Stutzman called the appointment a “horrible decision.”
- The White House said Miller had led work on immigration enforcement, crime, deregulation, energy policy and drug cartels.
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