Trump names new chief of staff. What does it mean for Iran and Israel?

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US President Donald Trump announced that Stephen Miller, currently serving as deputy chief of staff, will be appointed chief of staff at the White House, replacing Susie Wiles. Wiles will move to the president's political apparatus, and the president praised her work and explained that he decided to replace her because he wanted to make a change. The appointment comes after the Republicans' defeat in the midterm elections.

The Republican Jewish Coalition welcomed Miller's appointment. Miller is the son of Jewish immigrants, served as deputy chief of staff and is the architect of the hardline immigration policy. According to Walla, Trump lashed out at Wiles and blamed her for the election defeat. Miller is considered a fervent supporter of Israel and of the war against Iran.

Democratic lawmakers responded with great concern to the appointment and sharply criticized it. senior Democrat Hakeem Jeffries called for his removal the same day, claiming that his hands are stained with American blood. Chuck Schumer stated that the president had learned nothing from his historic defeat and that Democrats would fight him at every step.