‘Fear and vitriol’: Democrats trash Stephen Miller as new Trump chief of staff

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Incoming Democratic lawmakers are slamming President Donald Trump’s choice to tap Stephen Miller as his new chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles as his highest-ranking staff member.

Democratic Sen.-elect Abdul el Sayed of Michigan decried Miller’s promotion as part of “incoherent messaging” from the Trump administration, arguing the choice runs contrary to Trump’s statements that he’s willing to work with incoming Democrats elected in 2026 midterms.

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