Stephen Miller vs. Gavin Newsom: 5 Key Moments in Their Explosive Immigration Feud
July 14, 2025
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The political battle between Stephen Miller and Gavin Newsom just reached a boiling point. In a recent statement, a spokesperson for Governor Newsom’s office referred to Miller as
The political battle between Stephen Miller and Gavin Newsom just reached a boiling point. In a recent statement, a spokesperson for Governor Newsom’s office referred to Miller as a “fascist c–k” following his sharp criticism of an immigration-related court ruling. It’s the latest chapter in a long-running and fiery feud between the former Trump advisor and California’s progressive governor—two polar opposites on U.S. immigration policy.
Stephen Miller served as senior advisor to former President Donald Trump and was the architect behind many of the administration’s most hardline immigration policies, including family separations and the travel ban. Post-Trump, he launched America First Legal to legally challenge Biden-era immigration reforms.
Miller’s style is combative, unapologetic, and focused on strict border enforcement and limiting asylum access.
Governor Newsom’s Latest Attack
On July 2025, Governor Gavin Newsom’s office issued a scathing response to Miller’s criticism of a California judge’s ruling that restricted ICE cooperation with local law enforcement.
A spokesperson didn’t mince words, calling Miller a “fascist c–k who should crawl back to the shadow he came from,” in response to Miller accusing the judge of “endangering American lives” and “undermining federal law.”
The vulgarity shocked some, but others praised Newsom’s team for refusing to hold back against far-right attacks.
ICE, Immigration, and Judicial Criticism
At the heart of this blow-up is a California judge’s decision to limit how state agencies cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Miller condemned the ruling as “lawless” and “anti-American,” urging legal action and federal defiance.
Newsom, a vocal supporter of sanctuary policies, backed the ruling as a defense of immigrant rights and state sovereignty.
Why This Feud Isn’t Going Away
The Stephen Miller vs. Gavin Newsom clash is more than just a personal spat—it reflects the deep divide between red and blue America on immigration:
Miller represents a nationalist, enforcement-heavy approach
Newsom symbolizes progressive resistance, defending undocumented immigrants and state autonomy
Their ongoing tension is likely to intensify as immigration becomes a defining issue in the 2026 election cycle.
Final Thoughts
The Stephen Miller vs. Gavin Newsom feud is raw, ideological, and highly public. As both figures continue to shape national narratives—one through courts, the other through policy—their war of words is likely to fuel deeper debates on immigration, race, and the role of state power.