Stephen Miller, the White House deputy chief of staff for policy and homeland security advisor, has played a leading role in directing U.S. strikes against suspected Venezuelan drug boats. His influence has at times surpassed that of Marco Rubio, the secretary of state and national security adviser.
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Stephen Miller takes leading role in strikes on alleged Venezuelan drug boats
Exclusive: Miller’s homeland security council has played a key part in coordinating operations, sources say