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Stephen Miller Fuels Controversy with 'Replacement Theory' Claims

6/26/2025

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Stephen Miller, a Trump advisor, stirred controversy by linking Zohran Mamdani's triumph in New York City's Democratic mayoral primary to the "great replacement theory." He argued that unchecked migration altered the city's electorate, fueling fears among right-wing commentators about demographic shifts. This reaction underscores the persistent bigotry and anxiety surrounding changing populations in urban America.

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Stephen Miller, a Trump advisor, stirred controversy by linking Zohran Mamdani's triumph in New York City's Democratic mayoral primary to the "great replacement theory." He argued that unchecked migration altered the city's electorate, fueling fears among right-wing commentators about demographic shifts. This reaction underscores the persistent bigotry and anxiety surrounding changing populations in urban America.