

Miles Taylor
National security expert and editor of the Treason newsletter on Substack. Previously served as chief of staff at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
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Jun 5, 2025 • 42min
Musk melts down over budget bill; Republicans in turmoil over their own bill
This week, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy, a staunch advocate for gun control and healthcare reform, joins former DHS Chief of Staff Miles Taylor, a vocal Trump critic. They dive into Elon Musk's dramatic backlash against a Republican budget bill that leaves his interests hanging. The discussion also reveals rifts within the GOP over this contentious legislation, examines the urgent need for grassroots activism, and critiques how political maneuvering shapes the future of Medicaid and civil rights.

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Aug 23, 2025 • 32min
Trump’s Long Game and Miles Taylor’s Warning
Miles Taylor, a former top staffer at the Department of Homeland Security and known for his dissent as 'Anonymous,' shares insightful warnings from his new book, Blowback. He discusses the long-term dangers of Trump’s trade tactics, including tariffs that could jeopardize future elections. Taylor reflects on the emotional toll of anonymity in political discourse and the moral dilemmas faced by those dissenting within the Trump administration. He also highlights the urgent need for unity among moderates and progressives to counter the risk of a more extreme political landscape.

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Jun 11, 2025 • 32min
Did Donald Trump deliberately provoke the LA protests?
In this discussion, Miles Taylor, former Chief of Staff at the Department of Homeland Security and outspoken Trump critic, dives deep into the implications of military deployment during LA protests. He reveals how Trump's actions may be calculated political moves. Taylor also shares insights on controversial immigration raids and their community impact, probing whether they are designed to provoke outrage. Additionally, he discusses troubling accusations he faced from the Trump administration, illustrating the precarious intersection of power, free speech, and accountability.

Aug 6, 2025 • 55min
Miles Taylor on Resisting Donald Trump
Miles Taylor, a national security expert and former chief of staff at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, opens up about the tumultuous Trump administration. He reveals how 'adults in the room' attempted to uphold the rule of law amidst chaos. Taylor shares insights on the misuse of executive power, the chilling effects of political retribution, and the moral dilemmas public servants faced. He also discusses the implications of his anonymous op-ed on internal resistance and the importance of maintaining free speech in a hostile political climate.

Jun 6, 2025 • 1h 31min
Miles Taylor: Anonymous No More
Miles Taylor, former DHS chief of staff and author of the NYT op-ed under the pen name Anonymous, shares his intense battle against an executive order aimed at investigating him. He discusses the personal and professional fallout from being labeled a traitor for standing up to Trump, the legal strategies he's considering, and the broader implications for democracy. Taylor reflects on the moral dilemmas of whistleblowing within a politically charged environment and underscores the urgent need for accountability and unity in facing political power abuses.