Hatemonger: Stephen Miller, Donald Trump, and the White Nationalist Agenda

Stephen Miller, a key advisor to Donald Trump, has risen to power through his racist and classist ideas. Jean Guerrero, an investigative journalist, has written a book about his thirty-four-year-old rise to power, based on more than one hundred interviews with his family, friends, adversaries, and government officials. Miller was recruited to Trump's campaign and became his senior policy advisor and speechwriter, stoking dystopian fears about the Democrats, "Deep State," and "American Carnage." He targeted refugees, asylum seekers, and their children, engineering an ethical crisis for a nation that once saw itself as the conscience of the world.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 336 pages
\n Publication date: 30 September 2021
\n Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc
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Stephen Miller, a key advisor in the White House, has played a pivotal role in shaping Donald Trump's speeches, immigration policies, and political strategies. Despite his influential position, Miller has remained somewhat enigmatic. Until now, Emmy- and PEN-winning investigative journalist and author Jean Guerrero has delved into the thirty-four-year-old's remarkable rise to power, conducting over one hundred interviews with his family, friends, adversaries, and government officials.

Miller's journey began in his teenage years, where he developed a penchant for provocation. At his high school in liberal Santa Monica, California, he clashed with administrators and antagonized his dark-skinned classmates with racist and classist remarks against bilingualism and multiculturalism. At Duke University, he cleverly disguised his racist and classist ideas within the framework of patriotism and heritage, gaining attention amidst controversies. On Capitol Hill, he served as a policy advisor to Tea Party congresswoman Michele Bachmann and nativist Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions.

Miller's ascent to the Trump campaign was a pivotal moment in his career. Having long dreamed of Trump's presidency, Miller joined the campaign as a senior policy advisor and speechwriter. Working closely with Trump, Miller helped cultivate dystopian fears about the Democrats, the "Deep State," and "American Carnage." He portrayed migrants and their supporters as an existential threat to America, using inflammatory language to rally his supporters. Despite conflicts with Trump's own family, Miller survived numerous resignations and encouraged the president's harshest impulses, often at odds with his own beliefs.

While Trump focused on illegal immigration, Miller pursued a different agenda. He worked tirelessly to undermine the legitimacy of democratic institutions, promoting the idea of a rigged election and undermining faith in the democratic process. Miller's efforts to suppress voter turnout and suppress the vote of minority groups were instrumental in Trump's victory in 2016.

In conclusion, Stephen Miller's rise to power is a fascinating and complex story. Through his close association with Donald Trump, Miller has played a significant role in shaping the political landscape of the United States. His ability to navigate the corridors of power, survive numerous resignations, and encourage the president's harshest impulses has made him one of the most influential advisors in the White House. However, his actions and beliefs have also raised concerns about the erosion of democratic norms and the threat to American values. As the ongoing political drama unfolds, Miller's role will continue to be a subject of intense scrutiny and debate.

\n Weight: 258g\n
Dimension: 135 x 204 x 24 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780062986726\n \n