Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, the senator-elect from Michigan, criticized US President Donald Trump ‘s decision to appoint Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff.
El-Sayed called him a “broken person” and described the administration as the “most dysfunctional White House in history” after the Republican Party’s losses in the 2026 midterm elections .
The appointment comes days after Republicans suffered major setbacks in the midterm elections, with Democrats securing control of Congress and preparing to increase scrutiny of the Trump administration. Trump announced the appointment on Friday, November 6, saying Miller, his deputy chief of staff for policy and one of his closest advisers, would take over from Wiles. Miller is scheduled to assume the role on November 9. Miller has been part of Trump’s inner circle since his 2016 presidential campaign and is a key architect of the administration’s hardline immigration policies. Wiles announced that November 6 was her last day as chief of staff .
She said serving Trump in the White House had been the “honor of a lifetime” and that she would continue supporting his political operation.
He most recently served as deputy chief of staff for policy and has overseen a broad portfolio, including immigration enforcement. His elevation could signal Trump’s intention to continue pursuing his agenda through executive action as he faces a Democratic -controlled Congress. With Democrats gaining control of Congress, Miller is expected to play a key role in defending the president’s agenda and managing the administration’s response to congressional scrutiny.
Six in 10 voters believed the administration’s immigration enforcement actions had gone too far and disapproved of how Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) had handled its responsibilities, according to AP report . Miller, 41, will take over the role on Monday, replacing Susie Wiles, who has served as chief of staff throughout Trump’s second term. Because of his central role in shaping Trump’s immigration agenda, including the administration ‘s enforcement and deportation policies, miller’s appointment has drawn particular attention.
Earlier reporting noted: Trump announced the staffing change on Friday, describing Miller as one of his “most trusted” advisers.
Earlier reporting noted: US President Donald Trump has appointed longtime adviser Stephen Miller as his new White House chief of staff, placing one of the architects of his hardline immigration agenda at the centre of his administration as he prepares for an expected political confrontation with Democrats following the Republican Party’s losses in the midterm elections. Earlier reporting noted: The appointment comes as Democrats prepare to launch sweeping investigations into the administration, including its immigration enforcement policies.
