Stephen Miller may have just accidentally confirmed that he, not President Donald Trump, is the one calling the shots in regard to deportation raids and National Guard deployments.

“Illinois governor says we’re provoking actions that are unlawful,” Miller said on CNN on Monday. “Why would the mere presence—just think about this for a second. If I put federal law enforcement and National Guard into a nice sleepy Southern town, is anyone gonna riot?”

  • someguy3@lemmy.world
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    2 days ago

    Honestly at this point I wouldn’t mind Vance becoming president if he stands up to Miller. Key word: If, I have no idea if they clash. On the surface they seem to point the same direction, but it could be a matter of degree.

    • samus12345@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      7·
      2 days ago

      He wouldn’t stand up to anyone, he’s Theil’s puppet. I’d still rather have him for the simple fact that he doesn’t have what it takes to be a cult leader.

    • Jax@sh.itjust.works
      5·
      2 days ago

      I think that any wishful thinking for a man even remotely attached to Trump is unwise. He’s just as owned by AIPAC.

      • chiliedogg@lemmy.world
        6·
        2 days ago

        Trump is essential for the fascists right now because he’s worshiped by idiots. But he doesn’t have an heir who is similarly loved by his fans, and his ego won’t allow him to pass the torch.

        Right now the fascism is being propped up by a personality cult. Without that figurehead the movement may collapse.

    • floofloof@lemmy.ca
      3·
      2 days ago

      But with Vance you get this, which makes Project 2025 look like a walk in the park. Vance is a proxy for Peter Thiel, who is worming his way into power in many countries at once, and is smart and evil and insane.