# Trump’s Miller appointment signals more political combat after midterms

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/trump-goes-to-the-mattresses-with-stephen-miller/
- Published: 2026-11-07T01:08:55+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/06/opinion/trump-goes-to-the-mattresses-with-stephen-miller/
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Miller’s appointment signals more political confrontation.
- His approach could put off Republican allies.
- Democrats have sharply criticised the choice.

## Summary

The opinion piece argues that appointing Stephen Miller to replace Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff signals that Donald Trump is preparing for continued political combat after the midterm elections. It suggests the choice may rally Trump’s supporters but makes it less likely that he will rebuild the broader coalition that helped him win office.

The article describes Wiles as a loyal and effective aide, and says her cancer-related absences make it unfair to blame her for the Republicans’ midterm losses. It argues that Miller’s hard-line immigration enforcement and support for broad executive power could alienate Republicans and potential allies, while Democrats prepare investigations; incoming congressional leaders Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer have strongly criticised his appointment.

## Coverage

- [New York Post: Trump’s Miller appointment signals more political combat after midterms](https://nypost.com/2026/11/06/opinion/trump-goes-to-the-mattresses-with-stephen-miller/)
- [The Guardian: How Stephen Miller appointment shows Trump hasn’t learned his lesson on immigration](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/nov/06/donald-trump-stephen-miller-immigration)

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