Trump elevates Stephen Miller, signaling more confrontation ahead

President Donald Trump's decision to elevate loyalist Stephen Miller to White House chief of staff signals a plan to intensify confrontation during his final two years in office, according to administration officials and Republicans. The move follows a historic midterm rebuke to Republicans. Miller's appointment is expected to continue aggressive immigration enforcement, amplify cultural conflicts, and resist a Democratic-controlled Congress. Wavering Republicans will face pressure to stay in line, while businesses may struggle to influence the White House. Trump donor Dan Eberhart described the approach as "fighting-from-a-bunker," indicating the administration will block outside political and economic pressures. The decision underscores a strategy of defiance amid shifting political dynamics.