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Former Official Warns of Trump's Authoritarian Drift

6/17/2025

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Former Trump administration official Miles Taylor has raised alarming concerns about Trump's suitability for office, echoing fears among current staffers who feel unrestrained by checks on his impulsive behavior. He pointed to the considerable sway of Stephen Miller, warning that his influence signals a troubling drift towards authoritarianism within the White House.

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Former Trump administration official Miles Taylor has raised alarming concerns about Trump's suitability for office, echoing fears among current staffers who feel unrestrained by checks on his impulsive behavior. He pointed to the considerable sway of Stephen Miller, warning that his influence signals a troubling drift towards authoritarianism within the White House.