Trump Adviser Stephen Miller Clashes With CNN Over Judicial Authority

Stephen Miller, Deputy Chief of Staff and interim National Security Advisor, engaged in a contentious exchange with CNN's Pamela Brown regarding the Trump administration's reaction to court rulings. Brown challenged Miller on the administration's tendency to label judges as 'rogue' when rulings go against them, questioning their respect for checks and balances. Miller defended the president's authority as the sole head of the executive branch and criticized the premise that district court judges should rubber stamp executive actions, arguing that such judicial overreach undermines democracy. He accused the media of bias and lazy assumptions, emphasizing that the administration complies with court orders but contests the constitutional authority of individual judges to block executive decisions. Miller also disparaged media coverage of legal actions against Trump and labeled the Democratic Party as waging war against democracy. The confrontation highlighted the administration's ongoing tension with the judicial system and media scrutiny over its legal battles and policy enforcement.