LaLota says Miller can still broker immigration deal
Rep. Nick LaLota argues Miller's MAGA reputation makes him a credible negotiator on immigration legislation.
Who's Out · 3 sources · November 13, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Rep. Nick LaLota (R-NY) pushed back against concerns that President Donald Trump's decision to name Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff would jeopardize a potential immigration deal. Following dismal Republican results on election night, Trump had suggested openness to crafting immigration legislation. LaLota argued that Miller's MAGA reputation could actually help leverage such a deal rather than hinder it.
“As dismal results trickled in for Republicans on election night last week, Trump first suggested he would be open to crafting legislation […]”
Sources
- New York Republican says Stephen Miller can leverage MAGA reputation to cut immigration dealWashington Examiner · tier 2 · November 13, 2026 at 4:57 PM
- Trump Finally Fires a Man After MAGA Torn Apart in Blue TsunamiYahoo · tier 2 · November 13, 2026 at 3:07 PM
- Top Dems Launch Probe Into Trump Admin's Nvidia DealingsLaw360 · tier 2 · November 12, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Timeline
- November 13, 2026 at 5:21 PM — First source: Washington Examiner — “New York Republican says Stephen Miller can leverage MAGA reputation to cut immigration deal”
- November 13, 2026 at 5:21 PM — Writer flags: unsupported
- November 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM — Added: Law360 — “Top Dems Launch Probe Into Trump Admin's Nvidia Dealings”
- November 13, 2026 at 6:40 PM — Added: Yahoo — “Trump Finally Fires a Man After MAGA Torn Apart in Blue Tsunami”