Stephen Miller named White House chief of staff by Trump

President Donald Trump has appointed longtime adviser Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff, placing the architect of his hardline immigration agenda in a key administrative role. Miller, 41, will assume the position on Monday, November 9, succeeding Susie Wiles. Miller has been a close Trump ally since the 2016 campaign and is widely credited with shaping policies including mass deportations, the 2018 'Zero Tolerance' border policy, and the 2017 travel ban on several Muslim-majority countries. His appointment follows Republican losses in the midterm elections, signaling Trump's reliance on ideological allies. Born in 1985 in Santa Monica, California, Miller's conservative views emerged early, including a controversial 2002 school article criticizing Spanish-language announcements. He previously served as deputy chief of staff for policy and homeland security adviser, and has defended aggressive immigration enforcement tactics and other administration positions.