But if Miller represents Trump’s id — reaffirming his hard-line immigration impulses — Kushner attempts to channel the president’s desire to be seen as a consummate dealmaker. So far, though, White House officials say the two have maintained a friendly working relationship, focused on divergent but complementary imperatives. Senior policy adviser Stephen Miller listens as President Trump and Vice President Pence meet with top Democrats in the Oval Office on Dec. 11. One White House official said Kushner understands more than Miller the sort of deal that could pass muster with Congress and public opinion. In recent months, Kushner has been meeting with senators to pitch a possible plan on legal immigration, border security and interior enforcement, two White House officials said.

Source: Washington Post April 10, 2019 09:56 UTC