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What Trump’s new chief of staff pick says about his agenda

Season 2026 Episode 227 | 6m 55s

Trump has replaced White House chief of staff Susie Wiles with Stephen Miller, the hardline architect of his immigration agenda, after a crushing midterm defeat. Immigration, once a political strength for Trump, became a liability after two years of mass detentions, deportations and armed agents in U.S. cities. Miller’s appointment signals a doubling down on Trump’s agenda. Liz Landers reports.

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