Trump picks loyalist Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff

US President Donald Trump's appointment of loyalist Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff signals an intent to intensify confrontation during his final two years in office and resist external political and economic pressure, Reuters sources reported. Miller, 41, contrasts sharply with predecessor Susie Wiles, a former lobbyist seen as a skilled manager who balanced interests. Miller is viewed as a combative ideologist with unwavering loyalty to Trump, known for driving hardline immigration policies that have lost public support, dropping from 50% to 37% approval. The appointment suggests increased use of executive orders over legislative cooperation, pressure on Republican lawmakers to remain loyal, and greater Miller influence on foreign policy, including strong support for Israel and opposition to prolonging war with Iran. Corporate lobbyists fear less attention to their interests.