Trump names Stephen Miller chief of staff after GOP loses Congress

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President Donald Trump appointed Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff after Republicans lost control of both chambers of Congress in the 2026 midterm elections, prompting immediate Democratic condemnation. Miller, a long-time immigration hardliner and deputy chief of staff, replaces Susie Wiles, who resigned Thursday night after the GOP's defeat. Democratic leaders denounced the pick, with Hakeem Jeffries calling Miller a dangerous extremist and Robert Garcia vowing investigations. Wiles, who entered cancer remission in September, will move to the Trump Political Operation. Several Department of Justice officials also resigned this week following the election results.


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