A pivotal shift at the highest levels of American governance has brought long-time aide Stephen Miller into the role of Chief of Staff. Al Jazeera reported that President Donald Trump has elevated Stephen Miller to the position, succeeding Susie Wiles.

According to Al Jazeera, the move elevates the architect of some of Trump's toughest domestic policies to run the White House after Republicans lost control of Congress in the midterm elections.

Background

Al Jazeera noted that Stephen Miller has long served as a key advisor to the president, gaining recognition as the principal designer behind several of the administration's toughest domestic initiatives. His recent promotion to Chief of Staff replaces Susie Wiles, marking a restructuring of the executive office.

Why it matters

Al Jazeera reports that the promotion elevates the architect of some of Trump's toughest domestic policies to run the White House after Republicans lost control of Congress in the midterm elections.