ABC News Daily How Stephen Miller is shaping Trump’s agenda
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Jan 15, 2026 
Join Ashley Parker, a staff writer at The Atlantic known for her in-depth investigative reporting, as she unravels the complex role of Stephen Miller in shaping Trump's agenda. They discuss Miller's hardline tactics, expanding influence over immigration, foreign policy, and military actions. Parker highlights Miller's strategic operations and the blurred lines between personal beliefs and political strategy, linking his radical approach to current events. Discover how Miller's vision of U.S. power could redefine the future under this administration.
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Hidden Hand Across The Administration
- Stephen Miller exerts broad influence beyond immigration, shaping foreign, trade and education policy.
- People treat his directives as presidential because he channels and amplifies what the president wants.
Argues Hard, Executes Relentlessly
- Miller vigorously argues for policies but claims to respect the president's final decision and then implements it ruthlessly.
- His sensitivity about being seen as a 'puppet master' contrasts with colleagues' view of him as an efficient executor.
Signalgate: Miller Ends A Cabinet Debate
- During Signalgate, lower-ranked Stephen Miller ended a debate among senior officials by saying 'you know what the president wants' and the administration acted.
- That message shifted a Yemen bombing decision from discussion to execution.