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Trump makes hard-liner Stephen Miller his chief of staff after midterm defeat
Trump appoints hard-liner Stephen Miller chief of staff following midterm defeat.
Context
What happened: Trump named Stephen Miller chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles, as the president prepares to confront a Democratic-led House and Senate after the midterm defeat.
Why it matters: The appointment puts a hard-liner in the top staff role as the administration faces opposition control of both chambers of Congress.
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What changed
Trump named Stephen Miller chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles, as the president prepares to confront a Democratic-led House and Senate after the midterm defeat.
Why it matters
The appointment puts a hard-liner in the top staff role as the administration faces opposition control of both chambers of Congress.