White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller sparred with CNN’s Boris Sanchez during a contentious interview over immigration enforcement and accusations of racial profiling. When Sanchez asked whether ICE was targeting people of color, Miller dismissed the question outright, calling it “a dumb question.” He responded sharply: “No, that is a lie, and it’s a dumb question.”

Miller defended Trump’s decision to deploy National Guard troops to protect ICE facilities in Illinois—a move criticized by Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker as an “invasion.” Sanchez pressed Miller on claims of racial profiling, asking whether the crackdown was deliberately aimed at Black or Brown communities. Miller responded by saying illegal immigrants take jobs, healthcare, and school placements from all racial groups.

He also characterized ICE protesters as violent “terrorists,” citing instances of vehicle‑ramming, sniper fire, and attacks on ICE offices. Miller claimed these events justified his hardline rhetoric and the administration’s enforcement approach.

Throughout the exchange, Miller used deflection and verbal force to skirt direct acknowledgment of profiling. The interview became emblematic of the administration’s rigid approach to immigration policy and profiling allegations—preferring confrontation over engagement.

This confrontation also highlights broader tensions over how immigration is enforced, who it impacts most, and the limits of public accountability. As federal enforcement escalates, such exchanges draw scrutiny over whether policies are applied equally—or disproportionately—across racial lines.