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Trump Jokes Miller’s “Truest Feelings” Go Too Far at White House News Conference

The quip revived scrutiny of Stephen Miller’s hardline record, including past Breitbart emails cited by critics as evidence of extremist leanings.

Overview

  • During a briefing with FBI Director Kash Patel and Attorney General Pam Bondi, Trump said he wanted Miller to share his “true” feelings, then added “maybe not his truest feelings.”
  • Trump also praised Miller as “doing an unbelievable job” and told him that “the people of this country love you” during the same appearance.
  • Social media users quickly mocked the remark, with commentators such as Dan Pfeiffer and radio host Mat Smith calling it revealing and deriding Miller.
  • Coverage reiterated Miller’s role as a driving force behind the administration’s immigration agenda, including the family separation policy.
  • Reports revisited 2015–16 emails to Breitbart showing Miller sharing material from white supremacist websites and promoting content popular with white nationalists.