How Trump’s adviser became the chief architect of his policies

Stephen Miller, one of Donald Trump’s closest advisers, has gained a reputation as Washington’s most powerful unelected bureaucrat. Often called Trump’s “shadow prime minister,” he has shaped the administration’s most radical policies, from immigration crackdowns to domestic security. His speeches and strategies significantly influence Trump’s agenda.

Source Financial Times

Miller is known for hardline stances: from mass deportations without due process to attacks on universities and the media. Former colleagues describe him as the man driving Trump’s policy machine, often bypassing traditional decision-making processes. He has also pressed security agencies to raise arrest quotas for undocumented migrants.

Despite heavy criticism and frequent court battles, Miller has remained loyal to Trump and become a symbol of his radical agenda. To allies, he is a strategist who can “read the electorate” and anticipate voter reactions. To opponents, he is the architect of policies that push the boundaries of presidential power and challenge U.S. democratic institutions.