In a move signaling the aggressive agenda of President-elect Trump’s second term, longtime advisor Stephen Miller is set to take on a powerful new role as deputy chief of staff for policy. Known as the mastermind behind Trump’s hardline immigration strategy, Miller’s appointment marks a return to the White House that could reshape not just immigration policy but the entire federal government. Two sources confirmed Miller’s new position to CNN on Monday, indicating that the 39-year-old political strategist will wield significant influence across a broad range of issues.
During Trump’s first term, Miller became the face of the administration’s crackdown on illegal immigration, spearheading policies like the “Remain in Mexico” program and pushing for mass deportations. His return to the West Wing signals a renewed focus on tough, populist policies aimed at reversing the Biden administration’s approach to the border. With as many as 12 million illegal crossings estimated in the past four years, according to Republicans probing the border crisis, Trump’s pledge to conduct the “largest mass deportation in American history” is now on the table, with Miller expected to play a central role in its execution.
While Trump spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt neither confirmed nor denied the appointment, Vice President-elect J.D. Vance appeared to let the cat out of the bag, congratulating Miller on X (formerly Twitter). “This is another fantastic pick by the president,” Vance wrote, signaling strong support from within Trump’s inner circle.
Miller’s influence won’t be confined to immigration. He has long been a vocal critic of the Biden administration’s broader policies, particularly those focused on “equity” and affirmative action. Earlier this year, Miller and other Trump allies pledged to protect Americans from what they described as “anti-white racism,” targeting affirmative action practices that persisted even after the Supreme Court’s landmark decision to end race-based admissions in colleges. “As President Trump has said, all staff, offices, and initiatives connected to Biden’s un-American policy will be immediately terminated,” Trump spokesman Steven Cheung stated.
Miller’s advocacy group, America First Legal (AFL), has already been leading the charge against what it views as government-sponsored racial discrimination. Under Miller’s leadership, AFL successfully challenged pandemic-era spending policies that prioritized businesses owned by women and minorities, winning a critical court ruling. Miller has framed these legal battles as part of a broader mission to eliminate what he calls the “Marxist concept of equity” from American institutions.
Trump’s decision to bring Miller back into the fold is a clear indication of the direction his administration plans to take—fiercely combating what they see as the excesses of the Biden era and restoring an America First agenda. “President Trump is committed to weeding out discriminatory programs and racist ideology across the federal government,” Cheung told the media. With Miller now positioned to influence a wide array of policies, the White House is gearing up for an aggressive fight against the status quo, making it clear that the next four years will look very different from the last.
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