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Miller Comments On ICE Deportations During Interview With Reporter
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Miller Comments On ICE Deportations During Interview With Reporter

In a high-stakes back-and-forth on Monday, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller delivered a scathing rebuttal to CNN reporter Boris Sanchez, dismantling the Democratic narrative on illegal immigration, ICE enforcement, and racial profiling in one of the most contentious media moments of the week.


The tense exchange was sparked by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker’s recent claim that President Trump was “attempting to inflame tensions and create a war zone” in Chicago by targeting “black and brown people.” The accusation, centered around stepped-up ICE enforcement in the city, prompted Sanchez to press Miller on whether federal immigration authorities were unfairly profiling minorities.

Miller did not flinch.

In response, he flipped the narrative on its head, asserting that black communities in Chicago welcome the removal of illegal aliens who he says are “stealing their housing, jobs, and resources.” He forcefully argued that immigration enforcement protects all Americans, regardless of race, by removing individuals who—he claims—strain public systems and compete with citizens for limited resources.

His most searing criticism came when addressing Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s declaration of ICE “No-go zones” on city property—areas where ICE agents are restricted from operating. Miller didn’t mince words: “What is the right term to describe a local official declaring a 'No-go zone' for ICE? Would you tolerate it for the FBI, ATF, or DEA? No, you would not.”

He went further, calling the effort to block ICE “domestic terrorism” and “an insurrection,” saying it undermines the core sovereignty of the United States. He pointedly accused Democratic officials of attempting to delegitimize lawful immigration enforcement for political gain, describing the claims of racial profiling as “insane hyperventilating lies.”


When Sanchez circled back and asked Miller to respond directly to whether ICE is profiling people of color, the senior adviser scoffed, calling it “a dumb question.”

“The illegal aliens who are here are taking jobs away from blacks, they're taking jobs away from whites, they're taking jobs away from Latinos,” Miller said. “They’re taking their health benefits away, they’re taking their school slots away. And of course, in many cases, they’re committing heinous crimes.”

Pressed again for a direct denial, Miller clarified: “My full answer is no, that is a lie, and it’s a dumb question.”

The exchange is emblematic of the larger rhetorical battle that continues to rage between the Trump administration and left-leaning political leaders over immigration policy. It also highlights a growing tension between federal agencies tasked with enforcing immigration law and the so-called “sanctuary” jurisdictions that actively obstruct them.

While critics argue that ICE disproportionately targets minority communities, Miller and his allies contend that illegal immigration is not a racial issue—it’s a legal one. And with more cities openly resisting cooperation with federal immigration authorities, the clash between federal sovereignty and local defiance is reaching a boiling point.

Written by Arthur Higgens - October 7, 2025