Trump names Stephen Miller chief of staff in hardline shift

Donald Trump has appointed Stephen Miller as his new chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles, following the Republican Party's loss of congressional majorities in the midterm elections. The move signals a harder line from the White House. Miller, previously deputy chief of staff, is a hardline adviser known for radical immigration policies, including mass deportations and family separations. He has been described as a "dangerous xenophobe" by Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries, and his appointment follows Trump's electoral setback. The change comes amid speculation about other departures, including Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Trump's decision reinforces his commitment to the "America First" agenda and signals a confrontational approach toward Democrats despite their new congressional majorities.