Stephen Miller to become Trump’s new White House chief of staff
The Guardian World's headline. Reported by The Guardian World, Haaretz, Al Jazeera English, DW News, El País English, The Sydney Morning Herald.
What the sources say, in brief
According to The Sydney Morning Herald, President Trump said Stephen Miller, currently a deputy to Susie Wiles and described by Trump as one of his most trusted advisers, would start as White House chief of staff on Monday. The Guardian reported that Trump confirmed Wiles, the current chief of staff and the first woman to hold the role, will step down. DW News described Miller as a controversial figure known as a key architect of the administration's hardline immigration policies. Haaretz characterised him as a far-right pro-Israel figure. Al Jazeera English reported the appointment as a breaking news story. The sources do not give further details on timing beyond Monday or on Wiles's next role.
Key points
- The Sydney Morning Herald reported Trump said Miller would start in the top job on Monday.
- The Guardian reported Trump confirmed that Susie Wiles, the first woman to serve as chief of staff, will step down.
- DW News said Miller is known as a key architect of the administration's hardline immigration policies.
- The Guardian described Miller as Trump's most controversial aide and architect of his sweeping immigration crackdown.
What we know
- Trump said Stephen Miller will become White House chief of staff, according to The Sydney Morning Herald.
- Miller is currently a deputy to Susie Wiles, according to The Sydney Morning Herald.
- Susie Wiles is the current chief of staff and the first woman to serve in the role, according to The Guardian.
- Trump said he would be replacing Susie Wiles, according to DW News.
What happens next
- Miller is set to start in the top job on Monday, according to The Sydney Morning Herald.
Sources differ: Haaretz describes Miller as far-right and pro-Israel, while the other outlets do not use those labels.
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Stephen Miller to become Trump’s new White House chief of staff. According to The Sydney Morning Herald, President Trump said Stephen Miller, currently a deputy to Susie Wiles and described by Trump as one of his most trusted advisers, would start as White House chief of staff on Monday. The Guardian reported that Trump confirmed Wiles, the current chief of staff and the first woman to hold the role, will step down. DW News described Miller as a controversial figure known as a key architect of the administration's hardline immigration policies. Haaretz characterised him as a far-right pro-Israel figure. Al Jazeera English reported the appointment as a breaking news story. The sources do not give further details on timing beyond Monday or on Wiles's next role. Covered by 6 publications. The Guardian World: Stephen Miller to become Trump’s new White House chief of staff. Haaretz: Trump names far-right pro-Israel Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff. Al Jazeera English: Trump says making adviser Stephen Miller White House chief of staff. DW News: Stephen Miller named by Trump as new White House chief of staff. El País English: Trump names architect of his immigration policy, Stephen Miller, as White House chief of staff. The Sydney Morning Herald: Trump promotes Stephen Miller to become new White House chief of staff.
Who is covering it
- The Guardian World United Kingdom Stephen Miller to become Trump’s new White House chief of staff US president confirms Susie Wiles, current chief of staff and first woman to serve in the role, will step down US politics live – latest updates Stephen Miller, Donald Trump’s most controversial aide, and the architect of his sweeping immigration crackdown, will become his new White House chief of s 2 h ago · Tier 2
- Haaretz Israel Trump names far-right pro-Israel Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff 2 h ago · Tier 2
- Al Jazeera English Qatar Trump says making adviser Stephen Miller White House chief of staff This is a breaking news story. 2 h ago · Tier 2
- DW News Germany Stephen Miller named by Trump as new White House chief of staff Trump said he would be replacing Susie Wiles for the top advisory role. Miller is controversial figure, known as a key architect of the administration's hardline immigration policies. 24 min ago · Tier 2
- El País English Spain Trump names architect of his immigration policy, Stephen Miller, as White House chief of staff The appointment of the former domestic policy adviser signals a tougher stance by the administration following the Republicans’ defeat in the midterm elections 41 min ago · Tier 2
- The Sydney Morning Herald Australia Trump promotes Stephen Miller to become new White House chief of staff Trump said Miller, currently a deputy to Susie Wiles and “one of my most trusted advisers”, would start in the top job on Monday. 2 h ago · Tier 3
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