Trump names Stephen Miller chief of staff after midterm losses

US President Donald Trump has appointed Stephen Miller, the architect of his hardline immigration policies, as his new chief of staff following the Republican Party’s losses in the midterm elections.

Miller, who served as deputy chief of staff and senior adviser during Trump’s first administration, will replace Susie Wiles, who resigned after Republicans lost control of both chambers of Congress.

Trump announced that Wiles would move to the “Trump Political Operation”, praising her for what he described as an outstanding performance as chief of staff.

Miller, one of Trump’s closest and most loyal aides, is expected to assume the new position on Monday.
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