Stephen Miller named Trump chief of staff after criticizing India on tariffs and Russian oil
Stephen Miller, a longtime aide known for his hardline immigration policies, was named White House chief of staff by President Donald Trump on Friday, replacing Susie Wiles. He assumes the role as Republicans lost control of Congress, facing a Democratic-led House and Senate. Miller, 41, has served as deputy chief of staff since 2025 and drove aggressive immigration crackdowns, including a goal of 3,000 arrests daily. He has also supported military strikes in the Caribbean and Pacific, and praised US and Israeli actions in Iran. In 2025, Miller criticized India for purchasing Russian oil, calling it "not acceptable," and accused India of imposing "massive tariffs" on American goods and "cheating" the US immigration system. He acknowledged the Trump-Modi relationship as "tremendous."