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New White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller Aims to Bring Back Young Voters and Men to the MAGA Camp

2026-11-11 21:11:00Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

New White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller Aims to Bring Back Young Voters

Stephen Miller, the new White House chief of staff, aims to use his position to bring back to the Republican camp young voters and men from minority communities, who helped Donald Trump win the 2024 presidential election, but in the midterm elections they were oriented towards the Democrats.

According to two people familiar with the administration's plans, cited by Axios, Miller wants to focus on reviving the populist agenda that helped Trump build his electoral coalition, with particular attention to working-class voters.

Miller was named White House chief of staff last week, replacing Susie Wiles.

Economy and immigration, factors in voter turnout

Young people, working-class men and minority voters turned away from Republicans in large numbers in last week's election. Factors that contributed to this shift included high prices linked to tariffs imposed by Trump, the war in Iran and concerns about the impact of artificial intelligence on the job market.

Another important factor was the orientation of Latin American voters towards Democrats, at a time when the administration's tough policy on immigration has become an increasingly controversial political issue.

According to Axios' sources, Miller wants to give more attention to administration policies that, in his opinion, have not received due publicity and that could attract voters worried about the economy.

Miller's priorities: Drug prices and reducing bureaucracy

Among the priorities Miller is expected to emphasize are eliminating policies that the administration considers "woke" in universities and workplaces, reducing prescription drug prices, and combating fraud in the public and healthcare sectors.

He also aims to promote the reduction of federal bureaucracy and reform of permitting procedures for development projects, arguing that these measures could help lower the cost of living.

However, sources from the business community describe Miller as a figure strongly driven by ideological convictions and largely impervious to the influence of traditional lobbying in Washington.

Democrats take control of Congress

The challenge to implementing this agenda is expected to be the Democratic takeover of Congress, starting in January. As a result, Miller will have to advance the administration's plans without the support of the Republican majorities in the House of Representatives and Senate.

Some of the initiatives can be implemented through President Trump's executive orders, while others, such as reform of permit procedures, will require bipartisan cooperation.

That could be difficult, as Miller has been one of the administration's most hawkish political figures and a frequent target of Democratic criticism over his immigration policies. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who is expected to become speaker in January, has said he has "no interest" in working with him.

The big difference between the 2024 and 2026 elections

Data from a Tufts University study shows a significant shift in the youth vote. In the 2024 presidential election, Trump won the vote of men under 30 by a 14-point margin.

In last week's House of Representatives elections, Democrats won this age group by 22 points, marking a 36-point difference compared to 2024.

The movement was even more pronounced among young Latinos. In 2024, they supported Trump by a 2-point margin, while in 2026 they voted for Democrats by a 37-point margin.

Even young people with a high school education or less shifted significantly toward the Democrats, with a 37-point difference compared to the 2024 election.

More than half of voters under 30 ranked the economy and jobs among the top three issues facing the country. Among young people who said they were struggling financially, 73% supported Democratic candidates for the House of Representatives.

Miller had earlier launched an appeal to young men

Targeting young male voters is not a new strategy for Miller. During the 2024 presidential campaign, he called on young people to openly express support for Trump.

In an appearance on Fox News, shortly before the 2024 elections, Miller urged young men to show that they were "real men" and "not betas."

While on election day in 2024, he published on the social network X the message: "Take every man you know and take him to vote."


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