New York Republican says Stephen Miller can leverage MAGA reputation to cut immigration deal

Republican congressman Nick LaLota of New York argued that Stephen Miller’s appointment as White House chief of staff need not derail a possible immigration agreement with Democrats. The debate follows Donald Trump’s suggestion, after poor Republican election results, that he might pursue immigration legislation and create a route to legal status for some people who entered the US unlawfully.

Miller is regarded as one of the administration’s strongest immigration hardliners, prompting concern that compromise would be unlikely. LaLota said Miller could use his standing among MAGA supporters to help secure backing for a deal, though the article provides no details of a proposed agreement or its prospects.