In The News Who is Stephen Miller, the man turning Trump’s vision into action?
Jan 26, 2026
Ashley Parker, Washington journalist for The Atlantic who tracks national security and politics. She maps Stephen Miller’s rise from intern to a decisive White House enforcer. Short takes cover his intense, results-driven immigration management, his role shaping foreign-policy stances, his confrontational public persona, and what his power means for future GOP policy.
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Policy By Pressure
- Stephen Miller drives policy by pushing urgency and demanding results rather than seeking consensus.
- He exerts influence across immigration, foreign policy, trade and education from a position of relentless pressure.
Prompting Military Action
- In 'Signalgate' Miller, not security officials, pushed the group toward bombing Yemen.
- He often prompts senior staff to act swiftly despite lacking formal national security training.
Daily 10 A.M. Pressure Sessions
- Miller runs daily intense immigration calls six days a week that participants find unpleasant.
- The meetings prioritize action over consensus and tolerate bullying to force results.