How one of Trump’s most controversial advisers rose to chief of staff – and what it means

President Donald Trump has named longtime aide Stephen Miller as his new White House chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles, in a move signaling he intends to press forward rather than recalibrate after the Republican Party's heavy midterm defeats. Trump had first hinted at working with Democrats, but grew agitated over the results, and allies urged him to escalate. Trump said the change takes effect Monday, according to CNN.

Miller designed the administration's aggressive deportation campaign and has argued the president can bypass Congress. Supporters, including former adviser Steve Bannon, praised the pick. Some Republicans were alarmed, though: Indiana Rep. Marlin Stutzman said the party lost Latino voters because of how deportation was handled and warned of minority status. Democrats who now control Congress have promised investigations, with Rep. Robert Garcia of the House Oversight Committee telling Miller to "lawyer up."

The appointment is also expected to end quiet hopes among Democratic lawmakers, aides and advocates for a comprehensive immigration deal. Andrea Flores of Securing America's Promise said such outreach is unrealistic while Miller is in the White House. Miller began as an early 2016 campaign aide and speechwriter.

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