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Kasie Hunt: “You called the judge’s order just earlier today ‘patently unlawful’ and said that it was an assault on democracy itself. Does that mean that the administration is ignoring this order, and might you ignore future court orders that meet the criteria you laid out?”
Stephen Miller: “The President of the United States and his administration reserve all rights under the Constitution to conduct national security operations in defense of the United States.”
Miller then explained how the law—drafted by the founding fathers—specifically empowers the President to act against foreign threats without judicial interference.
Stephen Miller: “There’s not one clause in that law that makes it subject to judicial review, let alone district court review.”
But Hunt wasn’t done embarrassing herself. She continued pushing back, suggesting the judicial system should have a say in the President’s national security decisions. Miller, unshaken, schooled her with another lesson on constitutional law.
At one point, Hunt asked whether Venezuela was “invading” the U.S., hoping to undermine Miller’s argument. Big mistake.
Kasie Hunt: “Is Venezuela invading the US?”
Miller, seeing right through her attempt, responded with a direct counter-question that Hunt refused to answer.
Stephen Miller: “Does a district court judge have the right to direct or enjoin troop movements overseas? Yes or no?”
Hunt, caught off guard, tried to steer the conversation elsewhere, but Miller didn’t let her escape.
Stephen Miller: “The statute says that a President has the ability to repel an invasion or predatory incursion that is directed by a foreign government.”
Despite being outmatched, Hunt refused to give up. She continued questioning whether the administration believed it was “at war” with Venezuela.
Kasie Hunt: “Do you then think we are actually at war with Venezuela, the nation-state of Venezuela?”
Miller didn’t let her distort reality, calling on Hunt to actually read the law.
Stephen Miller: “Read the statute: Alien Enemies Act, 1798. It says if a predatory incursion is perpetrated by a foreign government, it lists the three qualifying actions. It could be an active war.”
Hunt tried again to misinterpret the law, but Miller swiftly corrected her.
Kasie Hunt: “It does say in the very beginning, there has to be a declared war against a nation or a state.”
Stephen Miller: “No. That’s not what it says. No. Wrong. Look at the statute. It’s on my account on social media.”
Hunt attempted one final desperate move—questioning whether the Trump administration was “above the courts.” But Miller had the facts on his side.
Kasie Hunt: “Is the White House above the federal courts? Is that what you’re saying?”
Miller wasted no time setting the record straight.
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Stephen Miller: “Under a proper reading of the Constitution, district court judges provide relief to individual plaintiffs seeking relief. District court judges do not have the authority, as a general matter, to enjoin the functioning of the executive branch, but their authority is at its lowest point when the President is exercising his powers as Commander-in-Chief.”
WATCH:
Hunt, unable to land a single blow, flailed in her attempt to trap Miller, only to be left humiliated on national television. The exchange made one thing clear: the leftist media’s ignorance on constitutional law is staggering. Meanwhile, Stephen Miller reaffirmed why he remains one of the most effective defenders of the Trump administration’s policies.
