President Donald Trump announced on Friday that Stephen Miller will replace Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff, effective Monday. Miller, a longtime adviser who helped craft the administration’s strategy for governing without congressional approval, is expected to lead a team that has been planning executive actions since April.
Executive‑action team already at work
According to three sources familiar with the effort, Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought and senior White House lawyers have been identifying policy moves the president can take without new legislation. The team’s focus includes immigration enforcement, tariff adjustments, measures to lower housing costs and changes to federal spending.
Trump’s legal backing for broader authority
When asked how he will advance his agenda if Democrats control Congress, President Trump cited the Supreme Court’s June decision in Trump v. Slaughter. The ruling affirmed the president’s constitutional power to remove certain federal officials, a precedent the administration says expands executive authority. “We won the Slaughter case and it gives the president tremendous powers that it never had before,” Trump told CBS.
The administration plans to use that authority to pursue a range of actions, including the use of the veto power to block legislation it deems contrary to American interests. Trump has repeatedly referred to himself as “Mr. Veto,” underscoring his willingness to challenge a Democratic Congress.
Administration’s response to criticism
White House spokeswoman Lauren Bis emphasized that the president remains committed to delivering results for “hardworking Americans.” “If Democrats choose to pursue sham investigations and radical left policies, they are choosing to work against the American people,” Bis said.
Critics, including several Democratic lawmakers, warned that the move could signal an increased reliance on unilateral action. One House Republican, who asked to remain unnamed, expressed concern that the administration might “embrace populist roots that are not conservative” to push policies through without bipartisan support.
What Miller brings to the role
Miller’s appointment has been praised by administration officials for his immigration expertise. An unnamed official told Fox News Digital, “He has the trust of millions of Americans who understand that reversing mass migration is the crisis of our time.” Miller will begin his duties on Monday, while Susie Wiles transitions to a role within the president’s political operation.
Implications for the coming congressional session
With Democrats set to control both chambers in January, the Trump administration anticipates greater obstacles to passing legislation and expects intensified investigations. Nevertheless, the president and his team remain confident that executive tools will allow them to continue advancing their policy agenda for the American people.
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