Stephen Miller Vows That Trump's Mass Deportation…

Stephen Miller Vows That Trump's Mass Deportation Drive Will Have 'Full Might' of U.S. Agencies

White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller (Credit: Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy Stephen Miller has pledged that President Donald Trump's mass deportation effort will be backed by resources from across the federal government, including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of Justice (DOJ), and the Department of Defense (DOD).

Miller made the remarks during a White House press briefing after being questioned about reports of Trump's concerns regarding the pace of deportations. "Well, first of all, we all appreciate the encouragement from the media to deport as many illegal aliens as humanly possible," Miller began his response, before elaborating on the administration's commitment to the effort:

"I will promise you that the full might of the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, the Department of Defense, and every element and instrument of national power will be used to remove, with speed, all criminal illegals from the soil of the United States of America, to enforce final removal orders, and to ensure that this country is for American citizens and those who legally belong in this country"

Miller also stated that Trump had taken aggressive steps to curb unlawful immigration within his first month in office, actions that included sealing the border shut and declaring cartels as terrorist organizations. He also claimed deportations would soon reach "a pace and speed this country has never before seen," adding a jab at the previous administration:

"We inherited an ICE that was completely shuttered, we inherited a Department of Homeland Security whose sole mission was to resettle illegal aliens within the United States of America"

Miller's remarks come amid ongoing efforts by the administration to implement broader government reforms. On Tuesday, Miller defended these efforts in a heated exchange with CNN anchor Brianna Keilar, particularly regarding the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), the newly formed agency led by Elon Musk tasked with reducing federal employment.

When questioned about layoffs affecting the nation's nuclear stockpile workforce, Miller dismissed concerns. "I realize that even a brief interruption in federal employment is a great crisis for you and for CNN," he said, adding that "what the American people see is a government that is finally delivering on the promise of accountability under President Trump."

The Trump administration's moves to shrink federal employment have drawn pushback from Democrats in Congress, who argue that these reforms may exceed the administration's legal authority. Nevertheless, Miller emphasized that cost-cutting measures remain a priority. "You don't care about this issue," he told Keilar. "Your colleagues don't care about this issue, but we care about this issue."

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