WASHINGTON— Stephen Miller, a long-time confidant of Donald Trump and current Deputy White House Chief of Staff, has emerged as one of the most powerful architects of the administration's second-term agenda. Known primarily for his uncompromising stance on immigration, Miller's influence has significantly expanded into the realm of foreign policy. Since January 2025, he has made over 200 television appearances, positioning himself as a key ideological enforcer behind the scenes.
His current role involves overseeing a massive intensification of domestic enforcement through the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency. Under his guidance, daily targeted arrests have surged to 3,000 cases, compared to 400 in previous years, supported by an additional $170 billion in funding for border and internal security. Miller has championed the use of the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, a law that permits the summary detention and deportation of citizens from hostile nations without prior hearings, further signaling the administration's shift toward aggressive executive action.
Beyond domestic issues, Miller has become a central figure in shaping strategies for international flashpoints, including the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Venezuela. He has publicly articulated a worldview centered on raw power, stating that "the world is governed by force." His rhetoric on social media often characterizes illegal immigration as an "invasion and occupation," a narrative he uses to justify expanded deportation powers and travel bans affecting citizens from 19 different nations.
In addition to his policy work, Miller has led ideological campaigns against what he terms "wokeism," specifically targeting American universities and pushing for a broader expansion of presidential authority. His loyalty to Trump, combined with his strategic positioning within the White House, has solidified his status as a key figure in both drafting and executing the administration's most controversial maneuvers, from domestic mass deportations to foreign territorial ambitions in regions like Greenland.
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