Trump’s New Chief of Staff Stephen Miller Plans to Win Back Young Men After 36-Point Democratic Swing

Stephen Miller, President Donald Trump’s newly appointed White House chief of staff, plans to refocus the administration on economic concerns and conservative cultural priorities to win back young, working-class and minority men who shifted toward Democrats in the 2026 midterms, Axios reported on November 11. ⠀ According to two people familiar with the plans, Miller wants to give greater prominence to policies he believes can appeal to voters struggling with everyday costs. His priorities include lowering prescription drug prices, eliminating what the administration calls “woke” policies in colleges and workplaces, combating government and health-care fraud, reducing federal bureaucracy and easing permitting rules. ⠀ The electoral shift was striking. Trump carried men under 30 by 14 percentage points in the 2024 presidential election, but Democratic House candidates won the group by 22 points in 2026—a 36-point reversal, according to data cited by Axios. Young Latino men swung even further toward Democrats, by 39 points. ⠀ High prices associated with tariffs and the Iran war, along with concerns about artificial intelligence and jobs, contributed to Republican losses, Axios reported. The administration’s immigration crackdown also drew opposition among Latino men. ⠀ Miller replaced Susie Wiles as chief of staff after the election. His plans face a difficult political landscape: Democrats will control both chambers of Congress in January. While Trump can pursue some measures through executive orders, others will require cooperation from lawmakers who have frequently criticized Miller’s policies.