President Donald Trump is reportedly considering longtime aide Stephen Miller to serve as his next National Security Adviser, according to a Friday report from Axios.
Miller, who currently serves as Deputy Chief of Staff and Homeland Security Adviser, has been one of Trump’s most enduring allies — a key figure present from the beginning of Trump’s first term through the current administration.
If finalized, the move would place Miller in one of the most influential foreign policy roles in the White House.
The position was recently vacated by former Florida Congressman and Green Beret veteran Mike Waltz, who is set to become the next U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, following a surprise announcement by the president on Thursday.
Until a permanent replacement is named, Secretary of State Marco Rubio is temporarily handling national security duties.
Multiple sources familiar with internal discussions say Miller is the leading contender for the job.
One source cited by Axios praised Miller’s management 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 works well with Rubio, a dynamic that insiders suggest could help streamline coordination between the White House and State Department.
One official remarked that their collaboration on immigration “might be a perfect match” and could help recalibrate the NSA role into a more policy-driven position that reports directly to the Chief of Staff, rather than a Cabinet-style role with outsized influence.
While no formal announcement has been made, the buzz surrounding Miller’s potential promotion signals Trump’s desire to surround himself with loyalists as he continues to implement a more aggressive, streamlined executive agenda in his second term.
