Democrats Plan Probe of Stephen Miller as Trump's Chief of Staff

Incoming House Oversight Committee chairman Robert Garcia has vowed to investigate Stephen Miller, President Donald Trump’s newly appointed White House chief of staff, warning him to “lawyer up” as Democrats prepare to take control of Congress. The California Democrat announced his plans just minutes after Trump confirmed on Friday that Miller would replace Susie Wiles in the top White House position. Garcia accused Miller of being the “architect of the unconstitutional ICE raids” that he claimed had terrorised communities and harmed American citizens and immigrant families. “Oversight Democrats will continue to investigate Miller for his misconduct, and we will fight against his hateful policies in Congress and the courts,” he added. The confrontation comes after Republicans suffered a major setback in the 2026 midterm elections, with Democrats preparing to assume control of the House Oversight Committee. Trump announced Miller’s appointment on Friday following the departure of Wiles, who had served as his White House chief of staff.