A Virginia woman has been accused of distributing flyers that featured a speech by Deputy Chief of Policy Affairs Stephen Miller, labeling him a Nazi, according to court documents.
Affidavits reveal that Virginia State Police took the cell phone of former professor Barbara Wien. She allegedly circulated flyers in Miller’s neighborhood that included his address along with severe accusations. The flyers claimed Miller was “wanted for crimes against humanity,” and bore the slogan “No Nazis in NOVA,” referring to Northern Virginia.
Reportedly, Miller’s wife, Katie, alerted the authorities and stated she saw Wien making a gesture that involved pointing two fingers towards her eyes and then at him. Secret Service surveillance footage supported this interpretation, which Katie viewed as an act of intimidation.
The affidavit noted that “Mrs. Miller interpreted this gesture to mean ‘I’m looking at you,’ recognizing it as a threat intended to intimidate or harass her.” It added that due to the context and timing, this behavior is regarded as a potential threat under investigation.
Wien isn’t facing charges right now, but the police are looking into whether her actions violated a Virginia law against providing information intended to intimidate or harass another individual.
The affidavit also mentioned that Fairfax County police retrieved text messages Wien sent to a WhatsApp group back in April. In these messages, she referred to Miller as “the evil fascist behind family separation and deportation policies.” She proclaimed that her chapter of “Showing Up for Racial Justice” (SURJ) would make his life difficult.
Wien expressed in her messages that while Katie enjoyed wine on their patio, Miller was responsible for “ordering the arrests” of various community members. She emphasized her determination to make things hard for Miller, mentioning they’d formed a carefully vetted group for that purpose.
After left-wing protesters left threatening chalk messages outside her Arlington home, Miller decided to put the house up for sale on October 16. Some of these messages criticized Miller for his actions, saying things like “Stephen Miller is destroying democracy” and “Transgender rights are human rights.”
Katie commented on the situation, claiming that leftists were trying to intimidate “her family” and said, “I have three young children.” She vowed not to back down, stating, “We will not shrink in fear. We will double down.”
