From Campaign Advisor to White House Powerhouse
Miller joined Trump's 2016 campaign as a senior policy advisor, crafting speeches with phrases like 'radical Islam' and intensifying immigration rhetoric. His work helped secure endorsements and shaped the national policy director role. By the transition, he co-wrote executive orders including the Muslim travel ban.
During Trump's first term from 2017-2021, Miller served as senior advisor for policy and speechwriter, overseeing the Domestic Policy Council. He drove family separation policies, Title 42 expulsions, and border wall efforts. After 2020, he founded America First Legal to advance conservative causes.
His loyalty earned a return in 2025, announced by Trump in November 2024, positioning him for outsized influence without Senate confirmation.
Driving 2025 Mass Deportation Agenda
In his current roles, Miller oversees a team drafting executive orders for mass deportations using the Alien Enemies Act. He pushes for larger detention facilities, raids, and reinstating Title 42. Advisors report his directive: ignore litigation risks to prioritize speed.
Recent actions include ordering ICE to arrest 3,000 people daily amid Los Angeles unrest over raids. Miller's social media posts label protests an 'insurrection,' calling for federal crackdowns. He also guides strikes on Venezuelan boats and protects China relations.
Citing children of immigrants as a problem, Miller targets the 1965 Civil Rights-era law for reform, vowing to overhaul what he calls a ruined system. These policies aim to reshape U.S. immigration profoundly.
Controversies and Broader Impacts
Miller's hardline stance draws sharp criticism for family separations and travel bans in the first term. Now, his deportation push fuels riots and accusations of extremism, with opponents warning of upended lives for millions.
Supporters view him as essential for border security and Western civilization defense. His break from precedent, like splitting security councils, amplifies his control over agencies beyond typical advisors.
As 2025 unfolds, Miller's daily Trump access ensures his vision dominates policy, amid global scrutiny of U.S. enforcement.