Stephen Miller: the hawk behind Trump's migrant crackdown

Stephen Miller has been appointed as the new White House chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles in a major shakeup following the Republicans' defeat in the midterm elections. The change signals a combative stance from the president. Miller, known for his ultraconservative views, was a key architect of the controversial Muslim ban during Trump's first term and has championed a hardline approach to crime and immigration. He is also associated with the administration's "imperialist" ideology regarding US intervention abroad. The transition takes effect November 9, with Wiles moving to a political role. Nicknamed "Ice Baby," she was long seen as a key strategist behind Trump's 2024 victory, but faced growing calls for her removal from figures like Steve Bannon.