In a detailed and substantive discussion, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller engaged in a lengthy interview with CNN anchor Boris Sanchez regarding federal law enforcement operations and local cooperation. The conversation highlighted the administration’s perspective on maintaining public safety and upholding the rule of law.
Sanchez presented a viewpoint that characterized certain demonstrations as simply being “rowdy.” In response, Miller offered a contrasting perspective, pointing to specific incidents. “Yeah, they’re posting pictures of their kids, because it’s a demonstration, and they have a sniper on top of a building firing a high caliber rifle at a an ICE facility, because it’s a demonstration, and they are engaged in a vehicle ramming because it’s a demonstration?” he asked, challenging the characterization of the events.
A significant point of discussion centered on the differing responses from local authorities in various states. When Sanchez noted that the National Guard was not deployed to Dallas, Miller pointed to the cooperation from Texas officials. “Because the Dallas Police Department and the governor of Texas— Wow, you walked right into that one— have responded to every call for assistance and help,” Miller stated. He contrasted this with the situation in other jurisdictions, asserting, “They gave a stand-down order in Chicago, and they gave a stand-down order in Portland.”
When Sanchez suggested that local authorities in Chicago were making arrests and refuting the claims of non-cooperation, Miller pointed to documented evidence. “We literally have the 911 audio of this stand that order in Chicago, and we have documented inside of DHS, every single unresponded to 911, call over the recent weeks and months,” he stated.
The interview later turned to the topic of immigration enforcement. Sanchez raised a question about profiling, citing a statement from Illinois Governor JB Pritzker. Miller firmly rejected the premise of the question. “That is the, it’s such a— Oh, what a dumb question?” he responded. He elaborated on the administration’s position, stating, “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, 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. We cannot have a system of law in this country that privileges illegal aliens over American citizens.”
When Sanchez pressed for a more direct answer, Miller reiterated his position clearly. “My full answer is no, that is a lie, and it’s a dumb question!” he stated, concluding the exchange on that topic.
h/t: Steadfast and Loyal
CNN is a hopeless butt-kissing left wing support organization. I see no reason to even talk to them.