Stephen Miller Begins Tenure as White House Chief of Staff

Stephen Miller has taken over as White House chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles. Coverage highlights his role in the Trump administration, the political context of the appointment and differing assessments of his influence.

• Miller began serving as chief of staff on Monday, succeeding Susie Wiles; Trump announced the change on Friday.· 1 source
• Miller had been a deputy chief of staff and has advised Trump on immigration and other administration policies.· 1 source
• The Guardian connects the appointment to Republican losses in the midterm elections and reports that Democrats accused Trump of disregarding voters’ message.· 1 source
• The Hill’s brief coverage characterizes the selection as a decision to “double down” after Republican midterm losses.· 1 source
• Blaze Media presents Miller as a defender of Trump and the MAGA movement, but its supplied excerpt does not describe the examples promised in its headline.· 1 source