Today in Focus Stephen Miller, Trump’s immigration mastermind
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Aug 18, 2025 
Jean Guerrero, author of 'Hatemonger', delves into the life of Stephen Miller, the architect behind Trump’s immigration policies. She reveals how Miller's affluent upbringing and Jewish heritage shaped his worldview. The podcast explores the dehumanizing impact of immigration raids and the fear-mongering rhetoric used to influence public opinion. Guerrero discusses Miller's pivotal role in controversial policies, from the Muslim travel ban to family separations, showcasing the lasting effects of his hardline approach on immigrant communities.
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Miller's Central Role In The White House
- Stephen Miller is described as Trump's most trusted advisor and a central policy influencer in the White House.
- His role expanded beyond immigration to shape LGBTQ, foreign affairs, and national security policy areas.
Immigration Policy As Demographic Engineering
- Miller's immigration agenda aims to expel and exclude large numbers of people from Black and brown countries.
- Jean Guerrero argues his policies are about reengineering racial demographics, not just law and order.
Early Rejection Of A Friend Over Ethnicity
- Miller ended a childhood friendship and told his friend he could no longer be friends because of his Latino heritage.
- Classmates described this as a devastating and explicit rejection based on ethnicity.
