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Stephen Miller Advocates for Greenland, Dismisses Venezuelan Opposition

1/8/2026

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Miller Defends Greenland

Stephen Miller defended Greenland policy of U.S. President Donald Trump, saying Greenland should join the United States and Denmark's claim should be dismissed.
CNN's Jake Tapper pressed Miller on potential military action toward Greenland.
Miller gave no clear denial.
In Venezuela, Miller rejected backing opposition leader María Corina Machado, citing U.S. military interests in the region.
He criticized elections, saying the U.S. would act as a superpower without apology.

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Miller's Aggressive Leadership

Stephen Miller, the White House deputy chief of staff, leads conference calls with an aggressive, high-pressure style.
Insiders describe calls as intense, with Miller pushing colleagues and publicly shaming those who fall short.
He is a principal architect of U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigration policies and is viewed as a polarizing figure.
Critics label him a white supremacist, while some allies see him as a vital force overseeing policy decisions.

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Miller Defends Greenland

Stephen Miller defended Greenland policy of U.S. President Donald Trump, saying Greenland should join the United States and Denmark's claim should be dismissed.
CNN's Jake Tapper pressed Miller on potential military action toward Greenland.
Miller gave no clear denial.
In Venezuela, Miller rejected backing opposition leader María Corina Machado, citing U.S. military interests in the region.
He criticized elections, saying the U.S. would act as a superpower without apology.

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