How Stephen Miller Schemed His Way to the Top

Wired: “In recent days, Trump has privately blamed Wiles for the worst Republican midterm performance in decades… Wiles submitted her resignation on Thursday.”

“Trump broadly considered three candidates to replace Wiles, the sources say: special envoy Steve Witkoff, director of national intelligence Jay Clayton, and Miller.”

“But with the looming threat of congressional investigations starting next year, Trump settled on Miller, seemingly because of his zeal in defending the president and his deep loyalty. Miller has been with Trump since his first campaign and stood by him through his political exile in 2021.”

“Miller had made his interest for the job known inside the West Wing for weeks, ever since Wiles weathered a series of negative stories before the midterms that suggested her job was at risk.”

Mediaite: Trump was “furious” with Susie Wiles after GOP’s midterm debacle, she offered to resign.