Stephen Miller has been promoted to head the Trump administration, Le Monde.fr reports. The move, described by the outlet as making him chief of staff, came after the midterm elections and marks the first major reshuffle of Donald Trump's second term, according to Le HuffPost.
Le Monde.fr describes Miller as a reactionary ideologue and a defender of white supremacy. Les Echos characterizes him as the architect of Trump's anti-immigration policies and reports that the promotion followed the midterms. Franceinfo describes Miller as a representative of identitarian conservatism.
According to Les Echos, Trump framed the appointment in combative terms, calling for a fight "with all our soul" to defend the president. Le HuffPost reports that the reshuffle says much about Trump's state of mind after the midterms.
The reporting does not detail the full scope of Miller's new responsibilities or any other changes in the administration. The sources also do not specify when the promotion takes effect.
Miller's elevation places one of the administration's most prominent hardline figures in a central coordinating role. Watch for further announcements on the rest of the reshuffle and on how the change shapes immigration policy in the months ahead.