Trump taps Stephen Miller as chief of staff, alarming Republicans after midterm losses

President Donald Trump appointed Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff days after a midterm defeat, prompting criticism from some Republicans who fear the immigration hardliner will hurt the party's future electoral prospects. Miller, architect of mass deportation policies Trump himself called "too tough," faces backlash from former White House officials and House Republicans who say his approach alienated voters, with nearly 6 in 10 midterm voters telling exit pollsters enforcement went too far. Critics accuse Miller of prioritizing deportation goals over political consequences. Under Miller's influence, ICE pursued 3,000 arrests daily, sweeping up hundreds of U.S. citizens and leading to fatal shootings in Minneapolis. The White House defended the pick, while some lawmakers warned Miller could undermine legislative and judicial branches.