# Trump’s Stephen Miller appointment as White House chief of staff draws ‘dangerous’ criticism

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- The Guardian, 2026-11-07 10:00 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/nov/07/stephen-miller-democrats-react

> Donald Trump named trusted adviser Stephen Miller to replace Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff. Democrats condemned Miller as a “hatemonger” and “xenophobe,” citing his role in the administration’s immigration crackdown, while Republican allies and cabinet members praised him. Some Republicans also called the appointment a bad decision.

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