Stephen Miller, Trump's new chief of staff, is the architect of his controversial immigration policies
November 6, 2026 / 8:36 PM EST / CBS News
TL;DR
- Stephen Miller is becoming White House chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles.
- Miller has been a key figure in developing and defending President Trump's immigration policies.
- Policies championed by Miller include the travel ban, zero-tolerance with family separations, and reduced refugee admissions.
- He pushed for increased daily immigration arrests and the use of the Alien Enemies Act for deportations.
- Miller also supported efforts to deny citizenship to some U.S.-born children.