Critics revive stoning debate over Stephen Miller running Trump’s White House agenda
A prominent new role
Donald Trump named Stephen Miller as his chief of staff, an announcement that came shortly before a New York Times report on Miller. The appointment drew swift attention to his policy record and his influence inside the administration.
The article describes Miller as a Trump loyalist with a major role in domestic policy. The Times characterized him as the architect of several contentious policies in Trump’s second term.
Criticism of immigration approach
MS NOW anchor Katy Tur said Trump’s immigration agenda was closely tied to Miller. She characterized his approach as absolute and said it favored doing whatever was necessary, including harsh measures meant to deter people from crossing the border.
Comments after Minneapolis death
CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins said Miller would become chief of staff and described him as one of Trump’s most notorious staffers. She also recalled that Miller and Kristi Noem called Alex Pretti a domestic terrorist after he was killed in Minneapolis.
The reporting presents Miller’s appointment as a focus of political criticism, especially over immigration and his influence on Trump’s policies. It does not include a response from Miller to those criticisms.
Key points
- Trump named Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff.
- Critics highlighted Miller’s immigration record and influence over policy.
- Kaitlan Collins recalled Miller’s remarks after Alex Pretti was killed in Minneapolis.
- The Federalist cited Miller’s past comment on how illegal immigrants were treated.