Sen. Thom Tillis Calls for Stephen Miller's Resignation

Tillis says top White House aide is 'out of his depth' and has 'outsized influence'

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) told CNN's Jake Tapper that top White House aide Stephen Miller should resign, saying Miller is 'out of his depth' and has 'an outsized influence over the operations of the Cabinet.'

Why it matters

Miller has been a controversial figure in the Trump administration, known for his hardline immigration policies. Tillis' public call for his resignation signals growing Republican discontent with Miller's influence within the White House.

The details

In the interview with Tapper, Tillis said Miller has 'an outsized influence over the operations of the Cabinet' and is 'out of his depth' in his current role. Tillis is a Republican senator who has at times broken with the Trump administration on certain issues.

  • The interview with Tapper aired on CNN on March 8, 2026.

The players

Sen. Thom Tillis

A Republican senator from North Carolina who has at times broken with the Trump administration on certain issues.

Stephen Miller

A top White House aide known for his hardline immigration policies under the Trump administration.

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What they’re saying

“Stephen Miller is 'out of his depth' and should go.”

— Sen. Thom Tillis, U.S. Senator (CNN)

“Miller has 'an outsized influence over the operations of the Cabinet.'”

— Sen. Thom Tillis, U.S. Senator (CNN)

The takeaway

Tillis' public rebuke of Miller signals growing Republican discontent with the controversial aide's influence within the Trump White House, raising questions about Miller's future role in the administration.