Trump replaces chief of staff with Stephen Miller in shift toward confrontation with Democrats

President Trump has replaced White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles with Stephen Miller, a hardline immigration architect, signaling a confrontational stance toward Democrats following the recent election losses. Wiles was dismissed as a scapegoat after Trump reportedly berated her at the election party, ending her nearly 22-month tenure. Miller, who previously served as deputy chief of staff, has prepared an aggressive agenda of governing by decree to preserve Trump's tariff and immigration policies. Democrats have sharply criticized Miller's appointment, with Hakeem Jeffries calling him a "dangerous xenophobe" and Chuck Schumer saying Trump could not have made a worse choice. Miller is known for designing the "Muslim ban" and setting ICE arrest targets of 3,000 daily.