WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., criticized President Donald Trump's choice of Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff Friday, calling Miller "an extremist, polarizing figure" and saying the move ignores voters.

Trump announced that Miller, the White House deputy chief of staff, will replace outgoing chief of staff Susie Wiles. Reed's office released his statement in response.

"Days after Americans nationwide historically rebuked the Trump Administration's excesses, cost increases, and chaos, President Trump is making it clear he is refusing to listen," Reed said. "Instead, it appears he is doubling down on the disastrous policies and personnel that voters resoundingly rejected."

Reed said Miller "has dedicated his career trying to roll back the rights of every American."

The senator also said Democrats "have our work cut out for us and are ready for the fight," and argued that his party is "listening to the American people." He said Democrats must move forward "with a sense of unity and urgency" to force the administration to change course, and he described "chaos, corruption, and high-costs" as "the hallmarks of the Trump White House."

Reed's statement did not include a response from the White House or from Miller.

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