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Stephen Miller Expands Role Amid Immigration Controversy

2/6/2026

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Stephen Miller, White House Deputy Chief of Staff, expanded his role to oversee immigration and foreign policy for U.S. President Donald Trump in his second term.
He is known for his hardline stance and has been a key architect of controversial policies, including the Muslim travel ban and the zero-tolerance policy.
Miller recently faced backlash for comments about an incident involving immigration agents.

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Stephen Miller, White House Deputy Chief of Staff, expanded his role to oversee immigration and foreign policy for U.S. President Donald Trump in his second term.
He is known for his hardline stance and has been a key architect of controversial policies, including the Muslim travel ban and the zero-tolerance policy.
Miller recently faced backlash for comments about an incident involving immigration agents.