Stephen Miller Is Expected to Be Named Top Policy Adviser for Trump
Donald Trump plans to name Stephen Miller, his controversial adviser, deputy chief of staff for policy, according to three people familiar with the decision.
The move, which could come as early as this week, would elevate Miller, an architect of Trump's immigration policies, to one of the most powerful positions in the administration.
Miller, 33, has been a polarizing figure in the Trump White House, with his views on immigration and other issues drawing both praise and criticism.
Miller's appointment is likely to be a controversial move.
He is seen as a key figure in the administration's hard-line immigration policies, including the travel ban and the family separation policy.
Miller has also been accused of white nationalism and of promoting white supremacist views, which he has denied.
If Miller is named to the position, he will be one of the youngest people to ever serve as deputy chief of staff for policy.
The position is responsible for coordinating the administration's policy agenda and for advising the president on policy matters across the board.
Miller is close to Trump and is said to have the president's ear on a wide range of issues, including immigration, trade, and healthcare.
The New York Times reported that Miller's appointment was expected to be announced as early as this week.
Miller's appointment would come at a time when the Trump administration is facing criticism for its immigration policies, including the family separation policy.
The policy, which was implemented in April, has resulted in the separation of more than 2,300 children from their parents at the border.
The policy has been widely condemned by Democrats and Republicans and has drawn criticism from around the world.
Miller is seen as a key figure in the development of the family separation policy.
If Miller is named to the position, it will be a sign that Trump is not backing down from his hard-line immigration policies.