Hakeem Jeffries calls Stephen Miller a dangerous xenophobe and says he should be fired
Hakeem JeffriesHouse Democratic leader, in a post on X
Jeffries calls Miller a dangerous xenophobe and reckless extremist, says his presence in government should be eradicated like a malignant tumor, and says he should be fired.
“Stephen Miller is a dangerous xenophobe and reckless extremist who has American blood on his hands.”
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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 House Democratic leader calls Miller a dangerous xenophobe and reckless extremist and says he should be fired.
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Trump announces that Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller will become White House chief of staff on Monday, November 9, 2026, and that Susie Wiles will move to his political operation. He calls Miller one of his most trusted advisers and says Wiles did an outstanding job.
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Jeffries posts about an hour after Trump announces on Truth Social that Miller will become chief of staff.
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He continues: "His presence in government should be eradicated like a malignant tumor. Fire him today."
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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. Jeffries attacks Miller and says he should be fired rather than serve, which condemns the decision.
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The Dispute Index. "Hakeem Jeffries calls Stephen Miller a dangerous xenophobe and says he should be fired". First published: 2026-11-07. Last updated: 2026-11-07. https://disputeindex.com/events/8320-jeffries-calls-miller-a-dangerous-xenophobe-and-reckless