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Tillis Calls for Miller's Removal Amid Cabinet Concerns

3/8/2026

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Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) called to remove White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller.
In a CNN interview, Tillis said Miller is "out of his depth" and hinders Cabinet operations.
Tillis condemned Miller and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem for comments on a fatal shooting.
As Mullin prepares for DHS confirmation, Tillis backs Mullin's ability to implement U.S. President Donald Trump's deportation agenda.

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Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) called to remove White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller.
In a CNN interview, Tillis said Miller is "out of his depth" and hinders Cabinet operations.
Tillis condemned Miller and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem for comments on a fatal shooting.
As Mullin prepares for DHS confirmation, Tillis backs Mullin's ability to implement U.S. President Donald Trump's deportation agenda.