Trump Fires Chief of Staff, Replaces Her With Stephen Miller
Trump has shaken up his inner circle in a way that looks bad for anyone hoping his White House would turn less hawkish on foreign policy.
- Trump fired chief of staff Susie Wiles and replaced her with Stephen Miller, a far-right immigration hardliner and strong backer of Israel.
- The swap suggests the White House is leaning further right and further toward unconditional support for Israel, not less.
- Miller is also the architect of the administration's mass deportation and immigration enforcement policies.
- Democratic leaders Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries are also tied closely to pro-Israel donors, suggesting both parties are moving the same direction despite voter frustration.
Outlook: Expect U.S. policy to stay firmly aligned with Israel and immigration enforcement to intensify, with little sign either party is shifting course.