Trump replaces chief of staff with hardliner after midterm losses

President Donald Trump has replaced White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles with Stephen Miller, signaling a more confrontational political strategy following the Republican Party's heavy losses in the midterm elections. The move indicates Trump is choosing to intensify partisan conflict rather than pursue bipartisan cooperation. Miller, a hardline MAGA loyalist and architect of aggressive immigration policies including mass deportations, will assume his new role Monday. His appointment has drawn criticism from some Republicans who argue it misreads voter sentiment, with Indiana Representative Marlin Stutzman warning the party risks becoming a minority due to deportation-related image problems. Democrats, who regained control of Congress, have pledged investigations into administration actions and Miller's role. The appointment is expected to derail potential bipartisan immigration reform efforts, with critics viewing it as evidence Trump prioritizes disruption over cooperation during his remaining time in office.