Geraldo Rivera Slams Stephen Miller, Calls Him “Dr. Evil” Over Immigration Policies

In a fiery exchange on MSNBC’s The Beat, former Fox News host Geraldo Rivera didn’t hold back his disdain for Trump advisor Stephen Miller, going so far as to say he’d consider stepping into the ring one more time to “punch [Miller] in the nose.”

At 81, Rivera openly admitted his boxing days are behind him but expressed frustration over Miller’s controversial immigration policies, calling them “draconian.” Rivera’s comments came as news broke that President-elect Donald Trump is planning an aggressive crackdown on undocumented immigrants during his second term, with Miller slated to play a central role as Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy and Homeland Security Adviser.

Rivera: “He’s the Definition of Draconian”

Rivera’s criticism was sharp and personal.

“I’m an old man, I’ve been a boxer all my life,” Rivera said. “I’ve given it up because of my frailty, but I would come back to punch Stephen Miller in the nose because he is the most hideous, in terms of his policy.”

Rivera, once a close friend of Trump, has become one of his harshest critics. In a 2023 interview, Rivera warned that a second Trump term could bring “brutality” against immigrants. On Wednesday, he doubled down, describing Miller as “Dr. Evil” and accusing him of intentionally stoking division.

“He doesn’t want to solve the border issue. He wants to scapegoat certain people in ways he thinks will benefit President Trump politically,” Rivera added.

A Legacy of Controversy

Stephen Miller has been a polarizing figure in American politics for years. As a senior advisor during Trump’s first term, he was the architect of several hardline immigration policies, including the travel ban targeting predominantly Muslim countries and the widely criticized family separation policy. The Southern Poverty Law Center has identified Miller as promoting extremist ideologies.

For Trump’s second term, Miller’s return signals a continuation of these controversial approaches. The President-elect has already suggested that Miller will spearhead high-profile immigration raids in cities like Washington, D.C., further escalating tensions.

From Allies to Adversaries

Rivera and Trump’s friendship dates back decades, but their relationship has deteriorated over political differences. Rivera, who left Fox News in 2023 after a 23-year tenure, had grown increasingly uncomfortable with the network’s alignment with Trump’s policies.

In 2016, Rivera publicly criticized Trump’s rhetoric as “inhumane,” and by 2023, he predicted that the administration’s focus on immigration would only become harsher.

“Trump’s rhetoric attacks the very soul of what it means to be an immigrant in America,” Rivera said at the time. “And Stephen Miller is his willing enforcer.”

A Divided Reaction

During the interview, host Ari Melber sought to temper Rivera’s fiery remarks, noting, “The show opposes all types of violence.” He suggested that Rivera’s combative language mirrored the kind of rhetoric Trump often uses. Rivera, laughing in response, didn’t back down.

As Trump’s second term takes shape, the nation remains deeply divided over immigration policies. Rivera’s words underscore a broader debate that continues to define the country’s political landscape. Whether Miller’s return signals a new chapter or a doubling down on past policies, one thing is certain: the conversation is far from over.