Stephen Miller in Retreat
The once-powerful aide’s influence has quietly diminished.
TL;DR
- Stephen Miller's influence over Trump's immigration policy has diminished, marked by the reversal of visa cuts and the dismantling of initiatives he championed.
- The Trump administration has shifted towards a more conventional approach to immigration enforcement, empowering new leaders like Secretary Markwayne Mullin and former ICE director Tom Homan.
- Miller's aggressive tactics, including mass deportations and the "zero tolerance" policy, have faced political backlash and are being replaced by a focus on targeted enforcement.
- Despite setbacks, Miller remains a top adviser and is reportedly exploring new initiatives, such as a task force on fraud and proposals for congressional redistricting.
- Past policy missteps, like the separation of families at the border, have previously hurt Trump politically, suggesting a pattern where Miller's extreme proposals can become liabilities.