特朗普的“影子首相”

Core Viewpoint - Stephen Miller is emerging as a significant power player in Trump's potential second term, being referred to as the "shadow prime minister" and the most influential unelected official in the U.S. government, heavily involved in domestic policy-making and controversial initiatives [1][2]. Group 1: Rise to Power - Miller joined Trump's first presidential campaign in 2016 as a speechwriter, quickly establishing a strong rapport with Trump, which improved the quality of Trump's speeches [3][4]. - He left a notable mark on immigration policy during Trump's first term, being a key architect of the "Muslim travel ban" and the "zero tolerance" policy that led to family separations at the U.S.-Mexico border [5][6]. Group 2: Policy Influence - After Trump's 2020 election loss, Miller remained loyal and spent four years researching policies for a potential return to power, utilizing obscure legal provisions to justify harsh policy proposals [7][8]. - Upon Trump's return to power, Miller was appointed Deputy Chief of Staff, demonstrating significant authority to bypass bureaucratic obstacles [9]. Group 3: Current Actions and Statements - In May, Miller criticized immigration enforcement officials for poor performance and set a new target of 3,000 daily arrests, tripling the previous average [11]. - He has made provocative statements on social media, framing immigration enforcement as a battle for civilization and warning of the consequences of leftist actions [12][13]. Group 4: Controversial Figure - Critics label Miller as a divisive figure, leading some of the most legally contentious policies of the Trump administration, while supporters argue that his policies resonate with a significant portion of the American public [14][15]. - His approach often circumvents traditional policy-making processes, leading to legal challenges and criticisms regarding the adherence to constitutional rights [16][17][18].