Stephen Miller has erupted at “blatant jury nullification” after a Los Angeles tow truck driver was acquitted of stealing an ICE vehicle in the latest embarrassment for Donald Trump’s Justice Department.

Bobby Nuñez, 33, was charged with theft of government property after towing away a locked ICE SUV—with its keys and firearm secured inside—during a chaotic immigration arrest in downtown Los Angeles on Aug. 15.

Video from the scene showed federal agents chasing the truck as it pulled away, before arresting Nuñez and leading him away in handcuffs.

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    We’re starting to lose faith in every single branch and service of government, which is a dangerous spot to be in. It will mean we allow industry and the rich to gain even more control than they already have.

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      That’s always been the fundamental misconception by everyday people who are conservatives. They got it in their head that less government meant the power relinquished by government reverted to them when it fact that power goes to the wealthy or the organized. On the right, the wealthy always lead the organized.