# Trump doubles down on everything that lost him the midterms

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/trump-doubles-down-on-everything-that-lost-him-the-midterms/
- Published: 2026-11-06T23:20:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-07T00:39:49+00:00
- Original publisher: Vox (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.vox.com/the-logoff-newsletter-trump/509894/trump-stephen-miller-chief-of-staff
- Topics: Elections, Government, Politics

## Key points

- Trump named Stephen Miller chief of staff after Republican midterm losses.
- Miller helped shape Trump’s hardline immigration policies.
- The appointment points to a more aggressive approach.

## Summary

Donald Trump has appointed Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles, after Republicans suffered major losses in the midterm elections. The appointment signals that Trump is turning to a close adviser associated with hardline policies, despite the results suggesting that his approach was unpopular with voters.

Miller, who was deputy chief of staff for policy and homeland security adviser, helped shape family separation during Trump’s first term and current immigration enforcement. The article says he is likely to press for a more aggressive agenda on immigration and the use of government powers against political opponents. Wiles has resigned, and Miller’s appointment was announced as taking effect on Monday.

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