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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Politics
Arcelie Fernandez

'Damn the Consequences': Stephen Miller Allegedly 'Wanted It To Be Cruel' for US Migrants in Camps

An anonymous contractor’s account raises questions about US migrant detention plans, but the White House disputes the allegation against Miller (Credit: PHOTO: GAGE SKIDMORE/WIKIMEDIA COMMONS)

A government contractor has alleged that Stephen Miller opposed more humane migrant detention facilities, while the White House has rejected the claims as false hearsay.

Stephen Miller, a senior White House official responsible for policy and homeland security, has been accused by a government contractor of favouring harsh conditions for migrants held in US detention facilities. NPR reported the allegation on 8 October 2026 as part of an investigation into the Trump administration's warehouse detention plan.

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