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Wes Moore open to immigration talks with Stephen Miller ahead of 2028 race
Maryland Governor Wes Moore said he would work with anyone, including Stephen Miller, on immigration, arguing there is an opportunity for constructive progress. His comments come as he is reported to be considering a 2028 presidential run and as President Donald Trump has called for bipartisan work on immigration.
Moore also sharply criticised Miller, calling his policies racist and xenophobic and saying they had created deep distrust. Miller, recently appointed White House chief of staff, helped develop Trump’s family separation policy and has backed restrictions on immigration. Moore won re-election with 64 per cent of the vote, while a recent poll put his support among potential Democratic presidential candidates at 1 per cent.
In short
- Moore is open to working with Miller on immigration.
- He condemned Miller’s record and policies.
- Moore won re-election with 64 per cent of the vote.
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The case for
Working with Stephen Miller could create a chance to make practical progress on immigration, especially if there is bipartisan interest in finding workable common ground. A governor considering a presidential run could also show that he is willing to engage across deep disagreements rather than let distrust rule out cooperation.
The case against
Engaging Miller could lend credibility to policies Moore himself has called racist and xenophobic, and may weaken the force of his criticism or concern among those affected by those policies. If the talks produce little change, they could look more like political positioning ahead of a possible presidential campaign than a meaningful route to reform.
Explained simply
US immigration policy covers who can enter or remain in the country, how asylum claims are handled and how the government enforces immigration rules. These decisions involve Congress, the president and federal agencies, and often divide the two main parties.
Wes Moore is Maryland’s governor and a Democrat. Stephen Miller is a senior aide to Republican President Donald Trump and has helped shape the administration’s restrictive immigration policies. Talks between politicians from different parties can affect whether immigration laws or enforcement practices change.
Moore has been re-elected governor and is being discussed as a possible Democratic presidential candidate for 2028, though polling suggests limited support so far. Immigration is likely to be a major issue in that contest, as candidates set out how they would handle a subject that has prompted sharp political disagreement.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Wes Moore stuns Democrats by offering to work with Stephen Miller on immigration as he eyes 2028 White House bid”.