""Everything I've done, I've done at the direction of the president and Stephen," Noem told a person who relayed her remarks to Axios back in November."
""Some of the law enforcement actions you see, even if they're hardened criminals, it can be hard optics. They can be hard to stomach when you're seeing really physical altercations," the former official said."
""You have the base that is demanding this action, and you need to get them out for the midterms. And if they're not seeing it, to them, it's not happening.""
""The visuals" were emphasized by the Trump administration, as seen with Noem's participation in ICE operations, highlighting the focus on public perception."
The White House is adjusting its immigration enforcement messaging, with chief of staff Susie Wiles and deputy James Blair identified as key figures in this shift. Previous aggressive tactics, driven by deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller, have negatively impacted public opinion. A former DHS official noted the importance of visible enforcement actions to satisfy the base ahead of midterms. The administration's approach has changed due to plummeting polling numbers, leading to a decrease in Miller's media presence, although he remains influential.
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