“No Single Person Has Done More Harm”: Rep. Robert Garcia Vows to Hold Stephen Miller Accountable

In the current political climate of early 2026, Stephen Miller has arguably become the most powerful non-elected official in the United States. His return to the White House on January 20, 2025, marked a significant expansion of his influence compared to the first Trump term.

Currently, Miller serves in a dual-capacity role as White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy and Homeland Security Advisor.

Miller’s Expanded Domain in 2026

While Miller remains the chief architect of the administration’s hardline immigration policies, his reach now extends far beyond the border. Colleagues and critics alike have noted that his “Deputy Chief of Staff” title understates his true authority.+1

• “The Prime Minister”: Within the West Wing, Miller is often referred to as a “Prime Minister” figure. He exercises effective oversight over Cabinet-level officials, including Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, often bypassing traditional hierarchies to direct agency-level enforcement.+1
• Mass Deportations: He is the primary driver behind the current push for a “tenfold” increase in deportations, frequently pressuring ICE and Border Patrol leadership to prioritize volume and “strength” in their operations.
• The Minneapolis Fallout: Miller has recently come under intense fire following the fatal shooting of nurse Alex Pretti by Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis. Critics argue the “surged” enforcement tactics Miller championed created the environment that led to the tragedy.
• Policy Architect: Beyond immigration, Miller is a key figure in the administration’s most controversial 2026 initiatives, including the executive order challenging birthright citizenship and the push for federal “intervention” in local elections.

The “Oversight Project” and Ideological Reach

Miller also maintains deep ties to America First Legal, the organization he led during the hiatus between administrations. Much of the “anti-woke” litigation and the recent research targeting companies like Netflix (via The Oversight Project) aligns with the ideological groundwork Miller laid over the last four years.

“There is no world where Stephen Miller does not retain his authority… he is the pulsing human id of the president.” — Internal White House observer, January 2026.

Garcia: I want to remind the American public of Stephen Miller. There's probably no single person in this government that has done more damage and more harm to people across this country than this man right here. It's our job to hold him responsible

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— Acyn (@acyn.bsky.social) February 3, 2026 at 5:04 PM