Deputy White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller is one of the most vocal, vociferous backers of President Donald Trump and his policies, and his brand loyalty is about to earn him a big reward, according to a weekend report.
Miller, who currently serves as Homeland Security Adviser, has been one of President Donald Trump’s most loyal and longstanding allies, playing a central role from the start of Trump’s first term through the current administration. According to Axios, he is under consideration for the position of National Security Adviser—a move that, if confirmed, would place him in one of the most powerful foreign policy positions within the White House.
The position was recently vacated by former Florida Congressman and Green Beret officer Mike Waltz, who is slated to become the next U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations following a surprise announcement by the president on Thursday. In the interim, Secretary of State Marco Rubio is temporarily overseeing national security responsibilities until a permanent successor is appointed.
Several sources familiar with internal discussions indicate that Miller is the frontrunner for the position. One source cited by Axios commended Miller’s leadership of the White House Homeland Security Council, calling it “infinitely more effective than the NSC,” and noting that it operates “like clockwork” under his direction, despite being staffed with fewer personnel.
According to reports, Miller has a strong working relationship with Secretary of State Marco Rubio—a dynamic that insiders say could enhance coordination between the White House and the State Department. One official noted that their collaboration on immigration policy “might be a perfect match,” and suggested that Miller’s appointment could reshape the National Security Adviser role into a more policy-focused position reporting directly to the Chief of Staff, rather than a Cabinet-style post with broad independent influence.
Although no formal announcement has been made, the growing speculation around Miller’s potential promotion reflects the president’s continued effort to surround himself with trusted allies as he advances a more assertive and streamlined executive agenda in his second term. Miller, in our view, would be a great NSA and a rock-solid voice Trump can trust.