Trump's Surprise Briefing Signals Party Turmoil as Democrats Surge
Amid a lame‑duck Congress and a bruising election loss, the president turns to a trusted advisor to steer the White House.
For many voters, the surprise briefing held by the president on Monday afternoon underscores a party in crisis, especially as Congress reconvenes for a lame‑duck session and Democrats have made major gains in both the House and Senate, leaving the president's party reeling.
The move to install Stephen Miller, a longtime Trump advisor, as chief of staff reflects a reliance on familiar loyalists, with Miller taking over the role after the president appointed him.
Meanwhile, NPR’s Sacha Pfeiffer sat down with Chris Whipple, an expert on White House chiefs of staff who has written extensively about Susie Wiles, highlighting the ongoing media focus on the inner circle.
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Stephen Miller is now chief of staff. What does that mean for Trump?
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with Chris Whipple, an expert on White House chiefs of staff who has written extensively about Susie Wiles, about Trump's appointment of Stephen Miller.
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President Trump held a surprise briefing with members of the media on Monday afternoon, as Congress returns for its lame duck session. The president’s party is reeling after last week’s election, in which Democrats made major gains in the House and Senate. Stephen Miller, a longtime Trump advisor, took over as chief of staff on…
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- President Trump held a surprise briefing with members of the media on Monday afternoon.
- Congress returned for its lame duck session.
- Democrats made major gains in the House and Senate in last week's election, according to The Hill.
- The president's party is reeling after last week's election, according to The Hill.
- Stephen Miller is a longtime Trump advisor.
- Stephen Miller took over as chief of staff.
- NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer spoke with Chris Whipple.
- Chris Whipple is an expert on White House chiefs of staff who has written extensively about Susie Wiles.
- Susie Wiles is a subject of Chris Whipple's writing.
- Trump appointed Stephen Miller as chief of staff.
- Monday afternoon
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