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Santa Monica's Political Legacy: From Miller to Watergate

7/23/2025

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Stephen Miller, a staunch Trump advisor, and John Ehrlichman, a key figure in Nixon's administration, both share roots in Santa Monica, a city steeped in political intrigue. While Miller's Hall of Fame nomination sparked debate, Ehrlichman's expulsion due to Watergate highlights the city's tumultuous political legacy and the shadows cast by its controversial past.

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Stephen Miller, a staunch Trump advisor, and John Ehrlichman, a key figure in Nixon's administration, both share roots in Santa Monica, a city steeped in political intrigue. While Miller's Hall of Fame nomination sparked debate, Ehrlichman's expulsion due to Watergate highlights the city's tumultuous political legacy and the shadows cast by its controversial past.