Stephen Miller, a longtime adviser and key figure in the first Trump administration, has been named deputy chief of staff for policy in President-elect Donald Trump's future White House, CNN reveals. A choice which reflects Donald Trump's desire to rely on personalities who helped shape his first term, particularly in terms of migration policy.
Indeed, this appointment comes shortly after the appointment of Tom Homan, former director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The latter will be in charge of overseeing deportation efforts and will play a key role in implementing campaign promises.
The great architect of migration policies
Stephen Miller, 39, served in high-profile roles during Donald Trump's previous term, including as senior advisor and director of speechwriting. He is widely recognized as the architect of Donald Trump's most controversial migration policies, including the separation of migrant families at the border and the travel ban on several Muslim-majority countries.
Vice President-elect JD Vance praised the move, calling Stephen Miller a strategic choice for the upcoming administration. In a post on X, he said: “This is another great choice from the president. » A Trump spokesperson did not respond to requests for comment on Stephen Miller's nomination, but Miller's arrival sends a clear message. By banking on personalities like Stephen Miller and Tom Homan, the future president seems to want to reaffirm and deepen the migration policies that marked his first term.
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