Stephen Miller named Trump's chief of staff after midterm losses

President Donald Trump announced Friday that Stephen Miller, 41, will replace Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff, following the Republican loss of both chambers of Congress in the midterm elections. The appointment takes effect Monday. Miller, a hardline immigration architect, has been a key Trump ally for a decade, shaping policies including travel restrictions, border separations, and mass deportation efforts. He previously served as deputy chief of staff for policy and homeland security adviser during Trump's second term. Raised in a Jewish family in liberal Santa Monica, California, Miller developed conservative views early and rose through Republican politics. His appointment signals Trump's choice to maintain uncompromising policies rather than moderate after the electoral setback.