Stephen Miller Has Reportedly Advocated for Criminal Investigations Into Journalists Over Leaks

Stephen Miller Has Reportedly Advocated for Criminal Investigations Into Journalists Over Leaks

Stephen Miller reportedly supported private discussions about arresting journalists to identify confidential sources, allegations denied by the Justice Department as he prepares to become White House chief of staff.

Trump Journalist Arrest Raises Press Freedom Alarm

By Paul Goldberg — Senior Correspondent | LGBT Politics USA WASHINGTON, D.C. — (November 7, 2026) — A reported discussion inside President Donald Trump's administration about potentially arresting journalists to force them to identify confidential government sources has ignited serious questions about press freedom, constitutional protections, and the future of investigative journalism in the United [...]

Alarm bells as journalists face arrest risks under Trump's new chief of staff: report

Stephen Miller, President Donald Trump’s incoming chief of staff, has favored arresting journalists to force them to reveal their government sources, according to a new report. Susie Wiles, the outgoing chief of staff who reportedly pushed back on the idea, is leaving the White House.The Atlantic re...