Stephen Miller’s recent argument linking physical appearance with moral character drew criticism after remarks he made Saturday at a State Department high-level diplomatic meeting.

Miller told attendees that he had noticed what he described as a shared trait among “leftwing terrorists.”

“You look at these violent antifa demonstrations and you see any photograph of those who were assembled — to be blunt, not one of the people that is demonstrating looks like a normal person,” Miller said. “Not one looks normal. They’re all deformed in some way — in their appearance, in their dress, in their mannerism.”

The remarks come as Miller, who has remained a prominent voice in conservative politics through his role leading the legal group America First Legal, has been discussed as a likely senior figure in a potential second Trump administration. His return to a government platform would give a more prominent perch to a figure whose rhetoric has repeatedly generated controversy.

The comments prompted a response from MSNOW analyst Luke Russert, who said Miller appeared to be claiming the moral high ground.

Miller, a senior adviser during President Donald Trump’s first term, helped shape the administration’s immigration policies, including the policy that resulted in children being held in cages. He also faced backlash after leaked emails showed he had distributed white nationalist content containing racist theories based on debunked science.

Russert wrote that he was surprised Miller “tried to claim the religious high ground,” while again relying on appearance to make his argument.

“The leftist looks at what is beautiful and what is good and what is natural and is filled with envy and hatred,” Miller said. “The leftist looks at a perfect family with the perfect life and a perfect job and perfect kids that go to church every Sunday and is filled with a feeling of inadequacy and jealousy.”

Russert said he was not persuaded by Miller’s argument that Democrats were jealous of his appearance, including on religious grounds.

“His suggestion that people’s physical appearance reveals their moral character runs contrary to themes repeated throughout the Bible,” Russert wrote. “Jesus says, ‘Stop judging by appearances, but judge justly.’”

Miller’s remarks also touched on a subject that some of his critics have used against him: physical appearance.

In May, Miller directed an anti-trans insult at Texas state Rep. James Talarico, a Democrat who is running to replace Sen. John Cornyn and is not transgender.

“The Democrats made history in Texas by nominating their first transgender senate candidate,” Miller said of Talarico.

The Democratic Party replied on X, “Shut up you ugly f---.”