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Stephen Miller Expands Influence Amid Trump's Second Term

2/6/2026

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Miller Expands Influence

Stephen Miller, White House Deputy Chief of Staff, expanded his influence from immigration to foreign policy under U.S. President Donald Trump.
He is a hardline policymaker who helped craft the Muslim travel ban and the zero-tolerance policy.
His role has intensified in Trump's second term.
Nicki Minaj has publicly supported Trump, citing his media treatment as a motivating factor, despite backlash from fans within GOP circles.

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Harris Critiques Trump

In Richmond, Virginia, Kamala Harris criticized the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump during a book tour, urging guardrails for midterm elections.
She cited concerns about public trust, healthcare costs, and immigration enforcement.
Harris condemned the administration's response to the shooting of Alex Pretti as dismissive.
Protests nationwide demanded withdrawal of federal agents from Minnesota.
Tensions rose within the GOP over Stephen Miller after he labeled Pretti a domestic terrorist.

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Miller Expands Influence

Stephen Miller, White House Deputy Chief of Staff, expanded his influence from immigration to foreign policy under U.S. President Donald Trump.
He is a hardline policymaker who helped craft the Muslim travel ban and the zero-tolerance policy.
His role has intensified in Trump's second term.
Nicki Minaj has publicly supported Trump, citing his media treatment as a motivating factor, despite backlash from fans within GOP circles.

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