- Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) criticizes Miller's "condescending demeanor" and refusal to take advice, saying he "dictates" and "provides doctrine" to lawmakers, with many GOP sources agreeing that Miller's approach is alienating voters.
- Republicans in swing states, including Pennsylvania's Senator Dave McCormack, are divided on Miller's role, with some defending his instrumental role in delivering on Trump's campaign promises, such as stopping fentanyl and unleashing America's energy.
- As the 2026 midterm races approach, anonymous GOP sources indicate that many Republicans want Miller to dial back his rhetoric, fearing his toxic policies will sink the party's chances, but Trump allies like Senator Lindsey Graham remain loyal, saying Miller is "absolutely not" in jeopardy.
JUSTICE MATTERS
AlterNet and BBC differ in their framing of Stephen Miller's role in the Trump administration, with AlterNet using phrases like "radical policy goals" and "mass deportation agenda" to describe his influence, while BBC describes him as a "conservative firebrand" driving the president's "most controversial policies". The BBC's choice of words, such as "combative style" and "hardline immigration agenda", sanitizes the impact of Miller's policies, obscuring the human cost and omitting the fact that these policies have become "toxic" with voters, as reported by AlterNet. By focusing on Miller's personality and influence, BBC removes systemic context, including the criticism from Republicans like Sen. Thom Tillis, and instead centers the voices of Miller's defenders, such as Sen. Lindsey Graham.
Cross-referenced with: BBC
