Trump suggests deportation policy was too tough as Stephen Miller begins role

President Donald Trump said on Sunday that his deportation policy might have been too tough. The Guardian and inkl both reported that the statement comes as immigration hardliner Stephen Miller begins his first day as White House chief of staff. The Guardian added that Trump also claimed he was only kidding when he announced a day earlier that he had offered the chief of staff job. [1][10]

The promotion of Stephen Miller has drawn public criticism from within the Republican Party. CNN and The Washington Post reported that a Republican congressman publicly stated Trump should fire people, including Miller. The Hill reported that a GOP lawmaker explicitly called the promotion of Miller a mistake. [2][3][5][6]

The personnel changes inside the White House have extended beyond the chief of staff role. Fox News and The Hill reported that Deputy White House Chief of Staff Richard Walters exited his position ahead of the takeover by Miller. As FTMQ News reported earlier, Miller was appointed following Democratic victories in the midterm elections, replacing Susie Wiles in the position. [3][5][16][17]

Diplomatic activity is also continuing alongside the domestic staff changes. The Guardian reported that Trump is scheduled to meet with the prime minister of mediator Qatar on Monday to discuss efforts to end the war in Iran. However, senior United States and Gulf officials expressed doubt regarding the chances of an imminent deal. [1]