Some More News Some More News: The Making Of Stephen Miller
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Oct 9, 2025 Dive into the shadowy origins of Stephen Miller, the architect of harsh immigration policies. Explore his high school history, where bullying and manipulation shaped his narrative. Discover his connections with white nationalists and how he laundered extremist rhetoric through media. Unpack the dangerous alliance between Miller and Trump that mainstreamed racism in policy, and the chilling impacts of his actions, like family separations. This exploration reveals the unsettling tactics that define the MAGA movement.
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Miller As The Shadow Power
- Stephen Miller is described as the primary architect behind many of Trump's harsh immigration and authoritarian policies.
- He functions as a shadow power in the administration, shaping policy beyond a typical advisor role.
Privileged Childhood And A Small Fall
- Miller grew up in Santa Monica in a privileged Jewish family with immigrant ancestors who fled pogroms.
- A modest financial setback forced a move near a Latino neighborhood, which the episode links to his later anti-immigrant resentment.
Early Shock-Jock Persona
- In middle and high school Miller adopted a conservative shock-jock persona, idolizing Limbaugh and carrying a black cowboy hat image.
- He began calling into conservative radio and cultivating an identity as a contrarian provocateur.
