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Economic Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- Economic Times
Donald Trump's embarrassing nickname for Stephen Miller revealed — you won't believe what he calls him
Stephen Miller, one of Donald Trump's most loyal lieutenants, has reportedly received a surprisingly juvenile jab from Trump himself. According to author Michael Wolff, Trump has a not-so-secret nickname for immigration hardliners. And once you hear it, it's difficult to unhear. According to biographer Michael Wolff, Stephen Miller, President Donald Trump's deputy chief of staff in the White House, has a less than flattering nickname: "Weird Stephen," as quoted in a report by The Daily Beast. ALSO READ: Trump vows peace online — then plots war? Netizens mock him over old posts as he plans to strike Iran The nickname reflects Trump's growing dissatisfaction with Miller's eccentric personality and aggressive immigration policies. Miller's influence may be waning behind the scenes as Trump softens his immigration policies. On The Daily Beast Podcast, biographer Michael Wolff disclosed the generally childish moniker Trump gave to one of his most devoted supporters and the man who developed many of his strict immigration policies. According to Wolff, "there is an awareness that Stephen Miller is a problem." 'And even Trump calls him 'Weird Stephen.' Because he is weird, by the way. I mean, you can't spend a moment with him and not say, 'Oh, something's off here,'' as quoted in a report by the Daily Beast. Miller is well-known for his strict immigration policies and lack of eye contact, according to biographer Michael part of Trump's promise to implement the largest mass deportation operation in American history, Miller has been pressuring Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain at least 3,000 migrants every day. According to Wolff, Miller's hardline stance has been questioned by Trump, who has already indicated that he is softening his vehemently opposed his proposed exemptions for hotel and farm workers, which are sectors that mainly depend on immigrant labor, last week.A White House spokesperson told the Daily Beast in response to the moniker allegations, "Michael Wolff is a lying sack and has been proven to be a fraud."What does Donald Trump call Stephen Miller?According to biographer Michael Wolff, Trump refers to Miller as "Weird Stephen," citing his awkward mannerisms and intense, monotone speaking style. Is Stephen Miller still close with Trump? While Miller remains a key policy figure, Trump has begun to back down on some of Miller's harsher immigration policies, possibly as a sign of distancing.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Donald Trump's embarrassing nickname for Stephen Miller revealed — you won't believe what he calls him
Stephen Miller , one of Donald Trump 's most loyal lieutenants, has reportedly received a surprisingly juvenile jab from Trump himself. According to author Michael Wolff , Trump has a not-so-secret nickname for immigration hardliners. And once you hear it, it's difficult to unhear. According to biographer Michael Wolff, Stephen Miller, President Donald Trump's deputy chief of staff in the White House, has a less than flattering nickname: " Weird Stephen ," as quoted in a report by The Daily Beast. Why does Donald Trump call him "Weird Stephen"? ALSO READ: Trump vows peace online — then plots war? Netizens mock him over old posts as he plans to strike Iran The nickname reflects Trump's growing dissatisfaction with Miller's eccentric personality and aggressive immigration policies . Miller's influence may be waning behind the scenes as Trump softens his immigration policies. On The Daily Beast Podcast , biographer Michael Wolff disclosed the generally childish moniker Trump gave to one of his most devoted supporters and the man who developed many of his strict immigration policies. According to Wolff, "there is an awareness that Stephen Miller is a problem." 'And even Trump calls him 'Weird Stephen.' Because he is weird, by the way. I mean, you can't spend a moment with him and not say, 'Oh, something's off here,'' as quoted in a report by the Daily Beast. Live Events Miller is well-known for his strict immigration policies and lack of eye contact, according to biographer Michael Wolff. Could Stephen Miller fall out of favor with Donald Trump? As part of Trump's promise to implement the largest mass deportation operation in American history, Miller has been pressuring Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain at least 3,000 migrants every day. According to Wolff, Miller's hardline stance has been questioned by Trump, who has already indicated that he is softening his stance. Miller vehemently opposed his proposed exemptions for hotel and farm workers, which are sectors that mainly depend on immigrant labor, last week. A White House spokesperson told the Daily Beast in response to the moniker allegations, "Michael Wolff is a lying sack and has been proven to be a fraud." FAQs What does Donald Trump call Stephen Miller? According to biographer Michael Wolff, Trump refers to Miller as "Weird Stephen," citing his awkward mannerisms and intense, monotone speaking style. Is Stephen Miller still close with Trump? While Miller remains a key policy figure, Trump has begun to back down on some of Miller's harsher immigration policies, possibly as a sign of distancing.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Trump ‘Reamed Out' Hegseth for Flop Birthday Parade: Author
President Donald Trump was unhappy with his sparsely attended military parade over the weekend and blamed it on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, biographer Michael Wolff revealed. Wolff told The Daily Beast Podcast that Trump wanted a 'menacing' show of force to celebrate the Army's 250th anniversary and his 79th birthday on Saturday—but got a 'festive' parade instead. 'He's p---ed off at the soldiers,' Wolff said. 'He's accusing them of hamming it up, and by that, he seems to mean that they were having a good time, that they were waving, that they were enjoying themselves and showing a convivial face rather than a military face.' As thousands of soldiers flanked by tanks made their way past empty bleachers along Constitution Avenue in Washington, D.C., social media users pointed out that the soldiers were marching out of sync, and the muted atmosphere appeared to match the gloomy weather. That didn't escape Trump, who pointed the finger at his defense secretary, according to Wolff. 'He kind of reamed out Hegseth for this,' the Trump biographer said. 'Apparently, there was a phone call, and he said to Hegseth, the tone was all wrong. Why was the tone wrong? Who staged this? There was the tone problem. Trump, he keeps repeating himself.' 'Everybody was actually celebrating, celebrating the 250 years of the U.S. military—probably celebrating that more than Donald Trump's birthday,' Wolff said. 'But it didn't send the message that he apparently wanted, which is that he was the commander in chief of this menacing enterprise,' he added. Wolff said Trump had put the word out, via his spokesperson Steven Cheung, that at least 250,000 people were in attendance. 'That was from Trump,' Wolff said. ''Put it out, 250,000.'' Wolff said the people he knows who attended the event said it was actually 'maybe' 40,000. Responding to the claims, the White House blasted Wolff once again as 'a lying sack of s--t' who 'has been proven to be a fraud.' 'He routinely fabricates stories originating from his sick and warped imagination, only possible because he has a severe and debilitating case of Trump Derangement Syndrome that has rotted his peanut-sized brain,' White House communications director Steven Cheung told the Daily Beast. Publicly, Trump has insisted that his parade was a 'tremendous' success even after it was overshadowed by 'No Kings' demonstrations across the country, which drew in millions of Americans who protested against the president's sweeping immigration agenda. 'Last night was a tremendous success with a fantastic audience,' Trump told reporters on Sunday. 'It was supposed to rain. They gave it a 100 percent chance of rain and it didn't rain at all. It was beautiful.' The parade was still on the president's mind on Monday as he bragged about it to his Canadian counterpart at the G7 Summit. 'We had the parade the other day. They said 100 percent chance of rain. It didn't rain,' Trump told Mark Carney as the Canadian prime minister smiled politely. Trump had long dreamt of a big military parade. During his first term, he was left feeling envious after watching a Bastille Day parade in France in 2017. 'We're going to have to try and top it,' Trump told France's President Macron a few months after the event. His attempts to hold such a grand military spectacle on American soil were repeatedly frustrated over the following years. Washington officials worried about the damage that heavy military vehicles would inflict on streets in D.C., and Trump eventually backed down in his first term as cost estimates for a parade spiralled into the tens of millions. Trump's desire for troops to perform a military extravaganza persisted even as bombshell reports claimed he'd made disparaging comments about U.S. service personnel. In 2020, the Atlantic published claims that Trump had referred to fallen troops as 'suckers' and 'losers.' Trump has always denied making the remarks, but John Kelly, Trump's second White House chief of staff in his first term, confirmed the reports to CNN. New episodes of The Daily Beast Podcast are released every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday. Follow our new feed on your favorite podcast platform at and subscribe on YouTube to watch full episodes.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Trump raged at Hegseth over birthday parade where military had too much fun: ‘He's p***ed off at the soldiers'
President Donald Trump raged at Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over Saturday's military parade, arguing that the soldiers were 'hamming it up,' biographer Michael Wolff has said. Wolff appeared on The Daily Beast Podcast, saying that the president wanted a 'menacing' show of force in honor of the Army's 250th, and his 79th, birthday on June 14. Instead, Trump got a 'festive' parade, said the author. 'He's p***ed off at the soldiers,' he said. 'He's accusing them of hamming it up, and by that, he seems to mean that they were having a good time, that they were waving, that they were enjoying themselves and showing a convivial face rather than a military face.' Social media users noted that the soldiers weren't marching in lockstep during the parade as they made their way down Constitution Avenue in downtown Washington, D.C. Wolff claimed that Trump blamed Hegseth for the lacklustre performance. 'He kind of reamed out Hegseth for this,' Wolff said of the president. 'Apparently, there was a phone call, and he said to Hegseth, the tone was all wrong. Why was the tone wrong? Who staged this? There was the tone problem. Trump, he keeps repeating himself.' 'It didn't send the message that he apparently wanted, which is that he was the commander-in-chief of this menacing enterprise,' the biographer added. The White House called Wolff a 'lying sack of s***' and a 'proven … fraud.' 'He routinely fabricates stories originating from his sick and warped imagination, only possible because he has a severe and debilitating case of Trump Derangement Syndrome that has rotted his peanut-sized brain,' Steven Cheung, the White House communications director, told The Daily Beast. Trump, meanwhile, has claimed that the parade was a 'tremendous success.' 'Last night was a tremendous success with a fantastic audience,' Trump told the press on Sunday. 'It was supposed to rain. They gave it a 100 percent chance of rain, and it didn't rain at all. It was beautiful.' The parade didn't attract as many people as expected, while thousands of 'No Kings' demonstrations were held across the country on Saturday. On Monday, Trump appeared alongside Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta. 'We had the parade the other day. They said 100 percent chance of rain. It didn't rain,' Trump told Carney. The president departed from the summit early to return to Washington, D.C., pointing to the conflict between Israel and Iran.
Int'l Business Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Int'l Business Times
Trump Berated Hegseth After Soldiers Had a 'Good Time' at Military Parade Instead of Appearing 'Menacing,' Author Claims
President Donald Trump reportedly lashed out at Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after a military parade meant to showcase American strength struck a lighter tone than he intended, according to a new claim from biographer Michael Wolff. The parade, held on Saturday in Washington, D.C., marked both the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary and Trump's 79th birthday. Designed to project force and unity, the event coincided with ongoing "No Kings" protests that drew massive nationwide crowds in opposition to Trump's policies. While the president promoted the parade as a triumph, critics online noted the mismatched marching, low turnout, and overall lack of the imposing spectacle Trump reportedly desired. During an appearance on The Daily Beast Podcast, Wolff claimed Trump was furious with how the event unfolded. He allegedly blamed soldiers for appearing too cheerful, waving and smiling, and accused them of undercutting the military image he wanted to project. "He's p***ed off at the soldiers," Wolff said. "He's accusing them of hamming it up, and by that, he seems to mean that they were having a good time, that they were waving, that they were enjoying themselves and showing a convivial face rather than a military face." Trump is said to have reprimanded Hegseth in a heated phone call, criticizing the event's tone and demanding answers about the parade's execution. Empty seats along the parade route, dreary skies and disjointed formations further fueled the president's dissatisfaction. "It didn't send the message that he apparently wanted, which is that he was the commander in chief of this menacing enterprise," Wolff added. The White House denounced Wolff's claims, with communications director Steven Cheung calling him a "lying sack of s***" and accusing him of inventing stories. Trump, meanwhile, has continued to publicly frame the parade as a success. Originally published on Latin Times
