No Working Relationship: Jeffries Declares Democrats’ Opposition to Stephen Miller, Citing Trump Admin Extremism
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Jeffries rejects contact with Miller
Jeffries said he would not continue the level of communication he had with Wiles, who left the chief of staff position Friday. He may become House speaker when Democrats take control of Congress in January.
Dispute over Miller’s record
Jeffries had called for Miller to be fired in a Friday post on X. In the interview, he blamed Miller for shaping Trump’s mass deportation effort and accused the administration of harming citizens and immigrant communities.
The article reports that U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agents allegedly shot and killed Alex Pretti in Minneapolis on Jan. 24. Pretti had a 9 mm semi-automatic handgun, according to the report. It also says an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent allegedly killed Renee Nicole Good on Jan. 7 after she “weaponized her vehicle” against agents.
White House backs appointment
White House spokeswoman Lauren Bis said Democrats who refuse to work with the administration would be working against the American people. She credited Miller with advancing Trump’s agenda, including border security, deregulation, energy production and crime enforcement.
Key points
- Jeffries said he would not work with Stephen Miller, Trump’s incoming chief of staff.
- Jeffries criticized Miller’s role in deportation policies and called for him to be fired.
- The White House defended Miller and warned against Democrats refusing to work with the administration.