Stephen Miller

The Liberty Score is a rating system assessing how closely an individual’s views align with core Libertarian principles. Scores are based on a 0-100 scale, with 100 representing a fully Libertarian position and 0 representing complete opposition to Libertarian values. The grading criteria include:

Personal Freedom (25 points): Support for individual rights in personal choices, including medical freedom, privacy, and bodily autonomy.
Economic Freedom (25 points): Advocacy for a free-market economy, low taxation, and minimal government interference in business.
Limited Government (25 points): Commitment to reducing the size and scope of government, limiting regulatory power, and upholding states’ rights.
Non-Intervention (25 points): Opposition to unnecessary foreign entanglements, support for a non-interventionist foreign policy, and minimal military presence abroad.

Each category will be scored, then averaged to form the individual’s overall Liberty Score, providing a clear snapshot of their alignment with Libertarian ideals. Grades are provided by AI

Deputy chief of staff for policy and homeland security adviser

Status: Confirmed by Campaign

Liberty Score: 20

Warhawk Status: WARHAWK

Liberty Score Assessment:

Personal Freedom (5/25): Stephen Miller has been a key architect of policies that restrict individual liberties, particularly concerning immigration and asylum seekers. His support for measures like family separation and increased surveillance indicates a low alignment with personal freedom principles.
Southern Poverty Law Center
Economic Freedom (5/25): Miller’s focus has primarily been on immigration and national security rather than economic policy. However, his support for restrictive immigration policies can impact labor markets and economic freedom, suggesting limited alignment with free-market principles.
Limited Government (5/25): Miller advocates for strong federal enforcement of immigration laws, often expanding government authority in this area, which contrasts with the Libertarian emphasis on limited government.
The Nation
Non-Intervention (5/25): While Miller’s primary focus is domestic policy, his support for aggressive immigration enforcement and national security measures aligns with interventionist approaches, indicating a low alignment with non-interventionist principles.

Bio:

Stephen Miller served as a senior advisor to President Trump during his first term, playing a prominent role in crafting the administration’s immigration and national security policies. Known for his hardline views, Miller was the principal architect behind policies such as the travel ban on several Muslim-majority countries and the family separation policy at the U.S.-Mexico border. His close relationship with Trump and influence over policy development made him a key figure in advancing the administration’s “America First” agenda. Miller’s approach has drawn both support and criticism for its focus on stringent immigration measures and reduced refugee admissions.

Career Highlights:

Senior Advisor for Policy (2017–2021): Served as one of Trump’s most influential advisors, leading major immigration initiatives and advising on national security strategy.
Travel Ban Policy: Developed the executive order restricting travel from several Muslim-majority countries, which faced multiple legal challenges but was ultimately upheld by the Supreme Court.
Family Separation Policy: Advocated for the “zero tolerance” policy that led to family separations at the border, emphasizing strict enforcement of immigration laws.
Immigration Reform Advocate: Promoted reductions in legal immigration and refugee admissions, shaping policies that aligned with the administration’s broader objectives on sovereignty and security.

About the Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy Role:

The Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy oversees the development and coordination of policy initiatives across the executive branch, ensuring alignment with the president’s priorities. In this role, Miller is expected to advance a renewed focus on immigration reform, emphasizing enforcement and border security.

Trump’s selection of Miller signals a potential continuation of the policies introduced during his first term, with an emphasis on reshaping immigration and refugee policies. The Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy role does not require Senate confirmation, giving Miller significant influence over policy implementation without the need for congressional approval.