House GOP rallies behind Jim Jordan as Trump strengthens team with Stephen Miller as chief of staff
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In the wake of midterm setbacks, Republicans chose a proven conservative fighter, Rep. Jim Jordan, to lead the House minority, while President Trump elevated Stephen Miller to chief of staff to sharpen the White House agenda.
The House Republican conference selected Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan to serve as minority leader for the next Congress, while President Donald Trump announced the appointment of Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff. The moves came days after the GOP suffered defeats in both chambers in the recent midterm elections.
Republicans also voted to block an effort by Rep. Thomas Massie to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, a Trump-appointed cabinet member. The decision was praised by the president on social media, reflecting the party’s determination to stand behind its own and avoid internecine distractions.
Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said the outcome marks the start of a new legislative agenda, noting the Democrats' expanded majorities in the Senate and the House.
Analysts noted that the GOP's leadership choices reflect a continued alignment with Trump’s base rather than a shift toward a broader electorate, a strategy that could consolidate the president’s influence within a smaller, more ideologically uniform caucus. Supporters, however, see that alignment as a strength: a clearer mandate, a more disciplined conference, and a sharper contrast with the Democrats' expanded majorities.