Front Burner Stephen Miller: ICE’s ideologue-in-chief
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Jan 26, 2026 Michael Scherer, Atlantic staff writer who profiles power in American politics, discusses Stephen Miller's expanding control over immigration and enforcement. Short, sharp takes cover Miller’s push to redefine federal authority, his legal and organizational tactics, his daily oversight of enforcement agencies, and how spectacle and retaliation shape policy. The conversation focuses on Miller’s methods and influence.
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Miller As The White House Power Player
- Stephen Miller has become the primary architect of wide-ranging domestic and foreign policy in Trump's second term.
- He shapes policy from immigration to 'anti-woke' rules and exerts influence across agencies.
Expanding 'Domestic Terrorism' Definitions
- Miller treats protesters, doxxers and activists as part of an organized domestic-terror threat to justify federal crackdowns.
- He broadened the terrorism label to include actions previously protected by the First Amendment.
Personal Threats Reinforce Miller's Views
- Miller and his wife faced protests and doxxing that prompted them to leave their home and move onto a military base.
- He cited those threats as personal evidence of organized violence against him.