Trump names hard-right loyalist Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff

Donald Trump has appointed Stephen Miller, a hard-right loyalist, as White House chief of staff, signaling a confrontational approach following the Democratic Party's victory in the midterm elections. The change takes effect Monday. Miller, 41, known as the architect of Trump's aggressive anti-immigration policies, replaces Susie Wiles, 69, who will remain in the president's orbit outside government. Democrats condemned the appointment, with Senate leader Chuck Schumer vowing to fight Miller's "barbaric" policies. The reshuffle marks Trump's first major staff change after Tuesday's election losses, which were seen as a rejection of his second term. Miller's promotion was praised by MAGA figures, while critics accuse him of extremism.