U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that Stephen Miller, his deputy chief of staff, was a frontrunner to be potentially named as national security adviser following the departure of Mike Waltz.

Stephen Miller could soon become Trumps new National Security Adviser after the firing of Mike Waltz in the wake of the “Signalgate” scandal. Known for his hardline immigration stance, Miller is now being considered for one of the top security roles in the U.

President Trump confirmed late Sunday that deputy chief of staff for policy Stephen Miller is at the top of his list of possible contenders to permanently fill the role of national security