Protests against ICE in Minneapolis grew stronger over the weekend following the second fatal shooting of an American citizen by federal agents in the city this month. Border patrol officers fatally shot Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse, on Saturday.
Today, our discussion centers on Stephen Miller, the deputy chief of staff for policy under Donald Trump, and how the recent deadly ICE incident in Minnesota is just one instance of the domestic policies he has supported. In the second term of Trump’s administration, Miller is increasingly seen as the primary creator and enforcer of Trump’s key policies, including strict immigration measures, mass deportations, punitive actions against perceived adversaries, and a more assertive foreign policy.
Joining us to delve into these topics is Michael Scherer, a writer at The Atlantic focusing on American politics and its key figures. He co-authored a recent profile titled “The Wrath of Stephen Miller.”
It’s important to note that our conversation with Michael took place before the recent shooting in Minneapolis and its aftermath.
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