Trump adviser Stephen Miller spoke to agents at recent FBI training on domestic terrorism, sources say
October 8, 2026 / 6:00 AM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- Stephen Miller, White House homeland security adviser, spoke at an FBI counterterrorism training conference.
- Former Justice Department officials consider Miller's visit unusual, citing norms that historically insulated criminal investigations from political officials.
- The White House and FBI state Miller's visit was appropriate given his role and the administration's focus on cracking down on political violence.
- Miller reportedly cited the assassination of his friend Charlie Kirk as a personal reason for the administration's focus on domestic terrorism.
- The training was attended by FBI counterterrorism agents and officials from other law enforcement agencies.
- Miller's appearance occurred shortly before a man was charged with cyberstalking Katie Miller.
- Some former officials allege the Millers have pressured the FBI and Justice Department in investigations related to them.
- The FBI states its investigations are based on appropriate predicates and evidence, not White House orders.
- The training focused on a White House executive order aimed at combating domestic terrorism and political violence.