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

Stephen Miller, Trump's new chief of staff, is the architect of his controversial immigration policies

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.