According to China Times, President Trump appointed Stephen Miller, 41, as White House chief of staff on November 7, elevating one of his longest-serving confidants to a position of core authority. Miller joined Trump's 2016 presidential campaign as a speechwriter and has remained a key adviser throughout Trump's political career, including during the Capitol riot aftermath in 2021.
Miller is a controversial figure known for spearheading hardline immigration policies, including large-scale deportation operations and family separation measures during Trump's first term. The appointment signals Trump's commitment to consolidating his MAGA political base amid anticipated Democratic control of Congress. Commenting on the move, author Chris Whipple, who has researched the White House chief of staff role, told CNN: "This is almost equivalent to Trump declaring war. Miller knows only one mode of operation: full throttle forward, no matter if there's a cliff ahead."