Chuck Schumer says Trump couldn't have made a worse choice than Stephen Miller
Chuck SchumerSenate Democratic leader, in a post on X
Schumer says Trump learned nothing from the midterm results, calls Miller the architect of the administration's most barbaric and inhumane policies, and says Democratic majorities will fight him.
“Stephen Miller is the architect of the most barbaric, inhumane policies of this administration. Trump couldn’t have made a worse choice.”
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Trump names Stephen Miller chief of staff to replace Susie Wiles; Vance praises the choice, Tillis and Democratic leaders condemn it
On November 6, 2026, three days after Democrats won control of Congress in the midterm elections, President Trump named Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller to replace Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff. Vice President JD Vance and White House aides praised the choice. Republican Sen. Thom Tillis and Democratic leaders Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries condemned it.
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The Senate Democratic leader says Trump learned nothing from the midterm results, calls Miller the architect of the administration's most inhumane policies, and says Democratic majorities will fight him.
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Schumer opens the post: "Donald Trump learned nothing from his historic defeat."
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He ends: "Our Democratic majorities will fight him every step of the way."
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The reference point is Trump's decision to name Stephen Miller White House chief of staff in place of Susie Wiles. Schumer calls it the worst choice Trump could have made, which condemns the decision.
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The Dispute Index. "Chuck Schumer says Trump couldn't have made a worse choice than Stephen Miller". First published: 2026-11-07. Last updated: 2026-11-07. https://disputeindex.com/events/8319-schumer-says-trump-learned-nothing-from-the-midterm