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Stephen Miller to replace Susie Wiles as chief of staff
President Trump announced Friday that deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller will become White House chief of staff on Monday, replacing Susie Wiles, the first woman in the job, who is moving to Trump's political operation. Trump said he "wanted to make a change" and that Wiles had done a good job. Vice President JD Vance called the promotion "well deserved"; some Republicans and Democrats criticized it.
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How each side sees it
Supporters sayVice President JD Vance called the promotion "well deserved"; the White House said Miller "has been a key player in delivering on President Trump's America First agenda since day one."
Critics sayRepublican Rep. Marlin Stutzman called it a "horrible decision"; Democratic Rep. Jim McGovern wrote, "Clearly they've learned nothing."
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