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Miller Slams 'Wokified' Star Trek, Urges Shatner Reconciliation

1/19/2026

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Miller Critiques Shatner

Stephen Miller, Deputy White House Chief of Staff, criticized the new Star Trek series as "wokified."
He urged Paramount+ to reconcile with William Shatner, a Canadian actor who has never held U.S. citizenship.
Shatner has previously pushed back against U.S. President Donald Trump's political ideas, emphasizing his Canadian identity.
The exchange underscores tension between Miller's America First stance and Shatner's non-citizen perspective on national identity.

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Miller Advocates DOJ Reform

Stephen Miller, the White House Deputy Chief of Staff, proposed transforming the Department of Justice to mirror pro-American ICE staffing, advocating hiring "patriots" to combat a "deep state" within the DOJ.
He claimed Minneapolis police were ordered to stand down amid anti-ICE protests after the shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent.
Minnesota officials, including Governor Tim Walz, criticized federal actions and urged peaceful protests while maintaining public safety.

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Historical Context

Donald Trump's America First movement, which gained traction in 2016, emphasized nationalism and immigration skepticism, echoing historical tensions from the McCarthy era in the 1950s. Key architect Stephen Miller's policies reflect these ideals, highlighting ongoing debates over national identity and citizenship in America, particularly in the context of rising Christian nationalism and its implications for democracy and social cohesion.

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Miller Critiques Shatner

Stephen Miller, Deputy White House Chief of Staff, criticized the new Star Trek series as "wokified."
He urged Paramount+ to reconcile with William Shatner, a Canadian actor who has never held U.S. citizenship.
Shatner has previously pushed back against U.S. President Donald Trump's political ideas, emphasizing his Canadian identity.
The exchange underscores tension between Miller's America First stance and Shatner's non-citizen perspective on national identity.

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