Stephen Miller has been appointed as the new White House Chief of Staff by US President Donald Trump, a move that has already drawn attention. A longtime Trump loyalist, Miller has been part of his inner circle since 2016 and is widely known as the key figure behind Trump's strict immigration policies. His appointment after recent US midterm elections setback signals that Trump is likely to continue his tough approach on immigration and other major issues.
Face Of Trump's Immigration Policy
Miller, 41, has remained close to Trump through both presidential terms. Before his latest appointment, he served as deputy chief of staff for policy and homeland security adviser. He is widely seen as the main force behind Trump's strict immigration policies. During the second term, Miller reportedly pushed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to increase arrests and deportations. According to Reuters, he set a target of 3,000 arrests every day.
He also supported Muslim travel bans and helped in drafting the executive orders. These actions had drawn criticism from rights groups and Democrats as many people who were arrested had no criminal records. Miller's views and role in shaping immigration policy have already made him a controversial figure. Democrats blame him for policies that led to aggressive immigration raids and the use of masked officers.
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Influence Beyond Immigration
Miller has also supported Trump's wider domestic and foreign policy decisions. According to Reuters, he played a role in efforts to reduce the federal workforce, leading to thousands of job losses. He also backed US military strikes on boats suspected of carrying drugs and praised US and Israeli attacks on Iran earlier.
What Does His Appointment Mean?
Miller will take over from Susie Wiles on November 9. As Chief of Staff, he will manage White House staff, control access to the president and coordinate with government departments and lawmakers. Former vice-presidential chief of staff Marc Short told Reuters that Trump was choosing someone "who is wed to him" and willing to fight Congress over issues such as immigration.
Expressing gratitude over his appointment, Miller wrote on X, "President Trump is the most transformative political leader in American History and he has single-handedly saved America from those who would destroy it. It has been the privilege of my lifetime to have served on his team from Day One, and I am honored beyond words to serve as his White House Chief of Staff. I want to thank the incomparable Susie Wiles for her years of devoted service to the President and the Country, and for her friendship. The mission now is more clear than ever: Fight with all of our soul to support our President and defend this magnificent Republic."
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