President Donald Trump named Stephen Miller White House chief of staff, a move that put Miller at the center of the administration’s work on congressional oversight, staffing and policy, according to several reports.
The New York Times reported that Miller is expected to help lead the administration’s response to congressional oversight. The Washington Post said he had been closely involved in reorganizing White House staff and in new approaches toward Venezuela and trade, as an Nvidia-related matter emerged. It characterized that matter as Miller’s first crisis in the job.
Rep. Nick LaLota, a New York Republican, said this week that Miller’s standing with MAGA supporters could help rather than hinder a possible immigration agreement. LaLota was responding to concerns that Miller’s appointment could jeopardize such a deal, the Washington Examiner reported.