Los Angeles, California — Alisa Kasmer, a relative of Stephen Miller, has publicly expressed her anguish over her cousin’s influence on the U.S. immigration policy under Donald Trump. In a heartfelt social media post, Kasmer described her former cousin, who played a significant role in the administration’s hardline immigration approach, as the “face of evil.”

Reflecting on their childhood together, Kasmer shared photographs from their youth and lamented the drastic shift in Miller’s values. She urged him to cease his support for policies that many see as draconian, stating, “I grieve what you’ve become.” Her emotional appeal highlighted the personal conflict she feels toward a once beloved family member who has become synonymous with anti-immigrant sentiment.

Kasmer, who identifies as a descendant of Eastern European Jewish immigrants, pointed to Miller’s actions as a betrayal of the Holocaust memory, emphasizing the importance of the principle of “never again”—a vow against the persecution of any community. She criticized his continued endorsement of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) policies, suggesting that such actions contravene the teachings they both grew up with regarding compassion and empathy.

In another post, she revealed that a number of Miller’s extended family members have distanced themselves from him. In 2018, Miller’s uncle, David Glosser, branded him an “immigration hypocrite” during a televised interview, proclaiming that had his family not received the opportunity to migrate to the U.S., Stephen Miller himself would not be alive today.

Glosser expressed deep concern over Miller’s role in shaping immigration policies that contradict the family’s immigrant narrative. “I watch in increasing horror as my nephew becomes the architect of policies that reject the very foundation of our family’s life,” he wrote in an article for a prominent publication.

The issue of immigration continues to ignite intense debates across the nation, particularly as recent actions by the Trump administration intensify scrutiny over immigration practices. A recent funding allocation of $45 billion has been earmarked for ICE over the next four years, a move that has drawn widespread criticism from advocacy groups.

Adding to the contentious atmosphere, officials have suggested that ICE could target gatherings like the Super Bowl, where crowds include individuals who may not have legal status in the country. Corey Lewandowski, a senior advisor, remarked, “We will find you. We will apprehend you,” signifying a resolute stance on enforcement policies.

As public pressure mounts, discussions around immigration policy remain a polarizing issue, underscoring the personal ramifications of political decisions on families like Kasmer’s. For Alisa Kasmer, witnessing her cousin’s transformation has resulted in a painful estrangement, entwining familial loyalty with a commitment to justice and compassion.