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Stephen Miller's "I" Slip-Up: Who's Really Ordering National Guard Deployments?

The Damage ReportOctober 13, 20258 min31,661 views
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Stephen Miller's Revealing Slip

  • 🗣️ Stephen Miller accidentally used the first person, "I," when discussing orders for federal law enforcement and the National Guard.
  • 💡 This slip suggests Miller may believe he has significant, if not ultimate, authority over these deployments, rather than Donald Trump.
  • 🧠 The hosts speculate Miller sees himself as the strategic mastermind behind the administration's authoritarian actions.

Interpretation of Miller's Statement

  • 🎭 It's questioned whether Miller's statement was a genuine slip or a revelation of his true self-perception.
  • ⚠️ The concern is that an unelected official like Miller might be wielding excessive power in critical decision-making.
  • 😬 The hosts wonder how Donald Trump will react to Miller implying he is the one in charge.

ICE Tactics and Jim Jordan's Response

  • 🚨 Videos show aggressive tactics by ICE agents, including tackling people, pulling them from cars, and shoving journalists.
  • ⚖️ Jim Jordan stated he would look into the situation but focused on mayors of sanctuary cities and Antifa protesters.
  • 🗣️ Jordan defended ICE agents by calling their actions "the Lord's work," despite being shown evidence of extreme violence.

Critique of Jordan's Defense

  • 💔 The hosts found Jordan's defense of ICE tactics grotesque and unconvincing, especially given the violent imagery presented.
  • ✝️ Jordan's use of "Lord's work" is seen as a tactic to appeal to Christian voters, regardless of the actions themselves.
  • 📉 It's argued that such defenses will not sway public opinion, which is turning against the aggressive immigration policies.
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