Miller takes over as White House chief of staff with 730 days left in term
President Trump replaced Susie Wiles with senior adviser Stephen Miller following a Democratic midterm sweep.
By James Mitchell ·
President Donald Trump replaced Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff with senior adviser Stephen Miller on Friday. The change comes days after midterm elections that resulted in substantial Democratic gains in both chambers of Congress.
Miller has served as a primary architect for the administration's immigration enforcement efforts, including Operation Midway Blitz in the Chicago area. Trump said he wanted to make a move after Wiles served the longest tenure of any recent chief of staff.
"I wanted to make a change. I think Susie has done a very good job, a great job. But at this point, Stephen has been great. Sometimes in life you have to make moves," Trump said.
Democratic lawmakers in Illinois reacted sharply to the appointment. Rep. Jonathan Jackson, who secured his third term in the 1st District, called Miller a very dangerous man who is fomenting anger. Jackson stated that the new chief of staff can now execute policy with full speed during the remaining 730 days of the president's term.
Sen.-elect Juliana Stratton described Miller as the architect of repugnant actions within the Trump administration. She wrote that Trump is doubling down rather than changing course. Miller responded on social media that the mission is to fight with all of their soul to support the President and defend the Republic.
