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Stephen Miller Faces Ethics Concerns After MP Materials Sale

12/11/2025

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Stephen Miller, a former adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump, sold MP Materials shares valued $50,000–$100,000 on August 14, 2025, after a government-backed deal was announced.
The deal involved government support for MP Materials and boosted the stock to $76.58 on August 14, 2025.
Ethics experts warned of conflicts of interest due to Miller's role and the administration's equity stake in MP Materials.

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Stephen Miller, a former adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump, sold MP Materials shares valued $50,000–$100,000 on August 14, 2025, after a government-backed deal was announced.
The deal involved government support for MP Materials and boosted the stock to $76.58 on August 14, 2025.
Ethics experts warned of conflicts of interest due to Miller's role and the administration's equity stake in MP Materials.