Poll Data Shows Stephen Miller Pick Alienates Latino Voters

CNN data analyst Harry Enten criticized President Donald Trump's appointment of Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff, calling it "tone deaf" following Republican losses among Latino voters in last week's midterm elections. Enten said the White House is "in another universe" for making the choice. Enten cited polling showing Democrats now lead Republicans by 21 points among Latinos on immigration trust, a sharp reversal from 2024 when Trump was up three points. He noted the shift appeared across districts with large Latino communities from Texas to New Jersey, regardless of region. Miller, who served as deputy chief of staff for policy and homeland security adviser in Trump's second term, has championed aggressive immigration policies including ICE operation increases, daily arrest quotas, and the Alien Enemies Act. He also oversaw drafting executive orders on birthright citizenship and cartel designations.