The DSR Network The Daily Blast: Trump Throws Stephen Miller Under Bus in Surprise Display of Panic
Mar 30, 2026
Chris Newman, counsel at the National Day Laborer Organizing Network and longtime immigrant worker advocate. He unpacks leaks showing tension over mass deportations. He describes how Miller’s tactics harmed officials and communities. He explores whether Trump is distancing himself from Miller and what shifting politics mean for immigration policy.
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Leaks Preceded Real Home Depot Raids
- Chris Newman recalls masked ICE teams deployed to Home Depots after reporting about Stephen Miller's yelling.
- He links that palace-intrigue leak to real-world raids that terrorized day laborers around the country.
Miller Furious Over Shortfall In Deportation Targets
- Greg Sargent and Newman note Miller's anger over failing to meet deportation targets like 1 million a year.
- Estimates put actual deportations far lower (200k–300k), fueling Miller's internal rage and pressure on ICE leadership.
Trump Tolerated Miller For Political Utility
- Newman argues Trump lacks deep ideological commitment to immigration but tolerated Miller because it was politically useful.
- That accommodation can end if Trump decides deportations harm his political standing, making Miller expendable.