Stephen Miller's promotion to chief of staff stuns some DHS officials

President Donald Trump's promotion of Stephen Miller to White House chief of staff has stunned some Department of Homeland Security officials, according to CNN reporting Friday. CNN correspondent Priscilla Alvarez said DHS sources expressed disbelief, describing Miller as the architect of immigration policy who pushes ICE toward 3,000 daily arrests. She suggested the move signals continued aggressive enforcement despite voter backlash. Some administration officials welcomed the promotion, viewing Trump as in fighting mode to pursue mass deportation. Alvarez noted the mixed reactions highlight internal divisions over immigration's economic impact.