Hakeem Jeffries demands firing of new White House chief of staff
The House Democratic leader called Stephen Miller a dangerous xenophobe after President Trump appointed him to the top post.
By Sanjay Caldwell ·
House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries called for the immediate dismissal of Stephen Miller, who was named White House chief of staff by President Donald Trump on November 8. The appointment places Miller, a 41 year old California native, at the top of the executive branch for the remaining two years of the current administration.
Miller succeeds Susie Wiles, who was removed from the role following the midterm elections. In those contests, Democrats reclaimed control of both the House and the Senate. The party also defeated Republican incumbents in Texas, Kansas, Iowa, Ohio, North Carolina, and South Carolina, marking a sharp reversal in states previously considered safe for conservative candidates.
President Trump announced the change on Truth Social, describing Miller as his most trusted advisor. The former deputy chief of staff had advised the president for ten years prior to this promotion. Democratic leaders expressed concern that Miller's appointment signals a continued focus on anti immigration policies and the deportation of non citizens without legal status.
In a post on X, Jeffries used strong language to describe the new chief of staff. He labeled Miller a dangerous xenophobe and a reckless extremist with American blood on his hands. The House leader stated that Miller's presence in the government must be removed like a malignant tumor. He concluded the post with a direct order: fire him today.
While the president holds the sole authority to fire his chief of staff, Democratic lawmakers have other tools at their disposal. They can open legislative investigations and oversight inquiries into Miller's actions and performance. The goal of these probes is to uncover irregularities that may pressure Trump to reconsider the appointment.
The appointment follows a period of significant political shifts for the Republican Party. The loss of the Senate and the House forced a restructuring of the White House leadership team. Miller now holds the highest administrative position in the executive office, a role that oversees daily operations and policy implementation.
Jeffries' reaction was immediate and public. He framed the issue as a critical test for the new Democratic congressional majority. By targeting the chief of staff, the leader is signaling that the party intends to scrutinize the administration's domestic policy priorities, particularly those affecting working families and civil rights.
