Stephen Miller’s Return to Power
At the center of President Trump’s aggressive first week back in office is a 39-year-old adviser, Stephen Miller. His ideas and ideology have animated the blitz of executive orders.
Jonathan Swan, a White House reporter for The New York Times, explains Mr. Miller’s dramatic return to the White House, and why his power has never been greater.
Guests: Jonathan Swan, a White House reporter for The New York Times.
Background reading:
- Stephen Miller has built more power than ever.
- Mr. Miller, the incoming deputy chief of staff, told lawmakers that early action would include directives to give Mr. Trump more control over federal workers.
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Photo: Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters
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