Stephen Miller Takes On CNN’s Brianna Keilar Over Illegal Immigrants Using Taxpayer Benefits
Stephen Miller, a senior adviser to President Donald Trump, clashed with CNN’s Brianna Keilar during a tense exchange over illegal immigrants receiving financial benefits. The debate grew heated as Miller defended the administration’s commitment to cracking down on fraud.
Keilar pressed Miller on whether the administration was examining IRS data to uncover illegal immigrants claiming child tax credits. Miller stated that any illegal immigrant found stealing taxpayer dollars would be reported to authorities for prosecution or deportation.
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Miller accused illegal immigrants of using fraudulent Social Security numbers and identities, calling such actions felonies. He argued that no group should be above the law, especially those who entered the country illegally and then exploited taxpayer-funded benefits.
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As the discussion escalated, Keilar pushed Miller for specifics on how the administration was handling these investigations. Miller reiterated that all cases of fraud would be pursued through existing legal channels, emphasizing that “no one is given immunity anymore.”
Miller also criticized media coverage of the issue, arguing that CNN and others were ignoring the scale of the problem. He insisted that stopping fraud would free up jobs, benefits, and resources for American citizens.
The interview ended with Miller calling out Keilar’s handling of the topic, stating that she did not appear neutral on the matter. Keilar wrapped up the segment without responding directly to his comment.