Stephen Miller, the White House homeland security adviser, recently spoke at an FBI counterterrorism training conference, just before a man was charged with threatening his wife, Katie. His visit was considered unusual by former Justice Department officials due to the traditional separation of federal investigations from political influence. However, the administration defended the visit, citing Miller’s role in addressing political violence. Miller emphasized the importance of proactive investigations into threats, regardless of their size, to prevent potential violence. His comments align with a broader federal effort to preempt mass-casualty events by investigating threats and harassment. The training included FBI counterterrorism agents and officials from various law enforcement agencies. A White House spokesperson stated that Miller’s involvement was appropriate, as he is responsible for implementing President Trump’s executive order on domestic terrorism. An FBI spokesperson praised Miller’s contribution to combating domestic terrorism and political violence.
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Stephen Miller spoke at FBI training on domestic terrorism, sources say
