
A signal to the crumbling MAGA base
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Even before his promotion, Stephen Miller wielded an extraordinary amount of power within the US government and was considered a dangerous ideologue. Donald Trump has now appointed him as the new chief of staff.
Personnel in the White House With the new chief of staff, Trump is relying on fear
Even before his promotion yesterday, Stephen Miller had an extraordinary amount of power within the US government - and was considered a dangerous ideologue. Now Donald Trump is making him the new chief of staff. A clear signal to the crumbling MAGA base.
By Nicola Abé, New York
November 7, 2026, 5:01 a.m
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