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Rhiannon12866

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Sat Feb 14, 2026, 01:59 AM Yesterday

Stephen Miller's rise to power in the Trump White House - Washington Week PBS



Stephen Miller is no ordinary aide. He’s been with Trump since the beginning of his improbable run as the 21st century’s most important political leader. The panel discusses Miller's rise to become one of the most powerful figures in Trump’s orbit. - Aired on 02/13/2026.
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Rhiannon12866

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2. He has got to be the most offensive presence in government for decades, second only to his "boss"
Sat Feb 14, 2026, 02:26 AM
Yesterday

And I have no doubt that he shapes many of the bigoted policies that come with the felon-in-chief, not that he doesn't agree with them, but he has better things to do (golf and world domination). And Miller has the power to offend pretty much everyone - I remember reading a published letter chastising him right here on DU - from his childhood rabbi!

4. his rabbi!!! not hard to imagine though. head-smackin', as you say. "well bless your heart", as said when someone
Sat Feb 14, 2026, 06:43 AM
19 hrs ago

really needs to pick one up at the store.

ShazamIam

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3. I can't decide which is more evil, Russell Vought or Steven Miller of the non-Cabinet head but hi ranking advisors the
Sat Feb 14, 2026, 02:26 AM
Yesterday

fake president.

LessAspin

(1,921 posts)
5. Jeffrey Goldberg and the Signal Chat
Sat Feb 14, 2026, 11:00 AM
15 hrs ago

20 minutes in Jeffrey Goldberg alludes to that Signal Chat that Hegseth accidentally linked Jeffrey into..



Jeffrey Goldberg said that's when he realized how much clout Stephen Miller has. I was watching this last night and thought that this might be the most important episode of Washington Week ever.

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