Stephen Miller Critiques Media Coverage of Deportation Case

White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller sharply criticized reporters for their coverage of immigration enforcement under the Trump administration, particularly in cases involving deported individuals accused of gang affiliations. Miller accused the media of defending those he labeled as public safety threats, specifically referencing Kilmar Abrego Garcia, whom the administration deported under allegations of MS-13 membership—allegations Garcia denies and for which he was never charged. He contended that such deportations were necessary for public safety, even as reporters questioned whether targeting mothers with young children was an effective use of resources. Miller frequently responded to questions with counter-questions, challenging reporters' perspectives and drawing comparisons to immigration policies under the Biden administration. He asserted that individuals released under Democratic administrations should also face removal, dismissing critiques about prioritizing deportations as 'crazy.' The exchanges highlighted a combative relationship between the administration and the press on immigration policy.