Stephen Miller, White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy, said recent findings under President Donald Trump’s administration indicate that large sums of taxpayer money have been directed toward migrants through government programs, and he outlined plans to recover those funds.

Miller described what he said was a system established prior to President Trump’s current term, claiming it directed significant financial resources toward migrants residing in the United States.

He pointed to internal findings from immigration enforcement operations as part of his remarks.

"What we found since President Trump came into office is that the Democrats have set up a system to funnel hundreds of billions and ultimately trillions of dollars to migrants that are in our country, oftentimes from places like Somalia," Miller said.

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He cited an example involving individuals in federal custody.

"So as an example, ICE recently asked a group of illegal immigrants that were in detention whether or not they were receiving Medicaid. Half of them raised their hands and volunteered that they were on Medicaid. Just volunteered that these are the ones who are hiding it right?" Miller said.

Miller also referenced responses provided by detainees when asked about how they handle medical expenses.

"They also asked illegal aliens how they pay their medical bills, and they said that if they don't have Medicaid, they go to hospitals, they get free care there, and they bill it to the taxpayers so they aren't paying for any of their own health care in this country," he said.

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He characterized the example as part of a broader pattern.

"Just one example, just one example, and we've seen this over and over and over again," Miller said.

Miller stated that the administration is preparing efforts aimed at recovering funds he said were improperly used.

"So under President Trump's leadership, and then, of course, with JD and the head of the FTC, Andrew Ferguson, we are going to see the first ever effort in American history to reclaim the ultimately, trillions of dollars that were stolen from taxpayers," he said.

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The comments come as the Trump administration continues to focus on immigration enforcement and federal spending tied to public benefits programs.

Officials have indicated that additional policy steps are expected as part of broader efforts related to immigration and federal resource allocation.

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