What Trump picking Stephen Miller for chief of staff signals about his agenda

Source: PBS · 06 de novembro de 2026 às 20:55 · 9 h ago

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Trump has replaced White House chief of staff Susie Wiles with Stephen Miller, the hardline architect of his immigration agenda, after a crushing midterm defeat. Immigration, once a political strength for Trump, became a liability after two years of mass detentions, deportations and armed agents in U.S. cities. Miller’s appointment signals a doubling down on Trump’s agenda. Liz Landers reports.

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The report was published on 06 de novembro de 2026 às 20:55 by PBS and is part of the World news coverage.

What other outlets are saying

• Fox News: Trump's move from Wiles to Miller signals major tactical shift for governing without Congress
• The Washington Post: Stephen Miller’s promotion angers industries reeling from immigration enforcement — The Washington Post With Stephen Miller pick, Trump readies for a battle BBC Stephen Miller, driving force behind 'Operation Midway Blitz,'…
• The Guardian: How Stephen Miller appointment shows Trump hasn’t learned his lesson on immigration — US voters repudiated mass deportation campaign, but choice of new chief of staff shows Trump doesn’t care On Tuesday, voters resoundingly…
• The New York Times: What to Know About Stephen Miller, Trump’s New Chief of Staff
• BBC: With Stephen Miller pick, Trump readies for a battle

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