“You’ve seen what it does to living standards. You’ve seen what it does to wages. You’ve seen what it does in terms of transnational cartels. You’ve seen what it has done to the innocent victims of illegal immigrant crime … You have seen the death. You have seen the needless destruction because we can’t secure this border.”
This quote comes from a 2016 campaign rally speech, showcasing Miller’s rhetoric on immigration’s alleged negative impacts.
“You’d grab illegal immigrants and then you’d move them to the staging grounds. That’s where the planes are waiting for federal law enforcement to then move those illegals home.”
Miller said this in February 2024, describing plans for mass deportations in a potential second Trump term.
“The American people voted for dramatic change implemented by Donald Trump. So, it is essential for him to gain control of the government.”
This statement from Miller’s early White House days emphasizes his view on implementing Trump’s agenda.
These quotes provide insight into Miller’s long-standing views on immigration and his role in shaping Trump administration policies.
Stephen Miller, a key advisor in the Trump administration and now in Trump’s 2024 campaign, has made several controversial statements that have drawn widespread criticism. Here are some of his most contentious quotes:
“It was a simple decision by the administration to have a zero-tolerance policy for illegal entry, period. The message is that no one is exempt from immigration law.”
This statement, made in defense of the family separation policy, was widely condemned for its apparent lack of empathy towards separated families.
“The powers of the president to protect our country are very substantial and will not be questioned.”
This quote was criticized for its authoritarian tone and disregard for checks and balances in government.
“The fundamental question of our time is whether the West has the will to survive. Do we have the confidence in our values to defend them at any cost? Do we have enough respect for our citizens to protect our borders? Do we have the desire and the courage to preserve our civilization in the face of those who would subvert and destroy it?”
This statement, which Miller drafted for a speech by President Trump, was criticized for its xenophobic undertones and alarmist rhetoric about immigration.
“It has never been easier in American history for illegal aliens to commit crimes of violence against Americans.”
This quote from an email was widely criticized for promoting unfounded fears about immigrants and crime.
“This is a good chance to expose that ridiculous statue of liberty myth. Poem has nothing to do with it … Indeed, two decades after poem was added, Coolidge shut down immigration.”