Stephen Miller Becomes a Top Target as Democrats Threaten New Congressional Probes

Stephen Miller is facing a warning from Democratic leaders after Donald Trump announced that he would become White House chief of staff. The president made the announcement in a Friday social media post, saying current chief of staff Susie Wiles would move to his political operation. Miller, a longtime Trump adviser, has helped shape the administration’s immigration agenda, including its crackdown and expanded role for Immigration and Customs Enforcement. According to the article, Democrats are preparing to investigate the agency’s conduct after agents killed American citizens Alex Pretti and Renee Good earlier this year. Robert Garcia, the ranking Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, issued a blunt message to Miller: “Stephen Miller should lawyer up.” Garcia said Democrats would investigate Miller’s conduct and challenge policies they consider unlawful in Congress and the courts. Hakeem Jeffries, who is expected to become House speaker, also condemned the appointment. He described Miller as an extremist and called for Trump to remove him, while accusing him of responsibility for policies that have caused deaths. Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer joined the criticism, the report says. The article portrays the appointment as an early flashpoint between Trump and Democrats, who are expected to take control of both chambers after major midterm gains. Party leaders are still working out which investigations to pursue first and where they might cooperate with the president, but Miller’s new role has already drawn a promise of scrutiny from lawmakers preparing to use their oversight powers.