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Stephen Miller Rant Draws Backlash After Michigan Primary Win

8/13/2026

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Miller Denounces

Stephen Miller, deputy chief of staff to President Donald Trump, delivered a monologue on “The Will Cain Show” on August 13, 2026, denouncing Democrats and “woke” culture.
He said the Michigan primary win by Democrat Abdul El-Sayed prompted his rant and accused the left of blocking Trump initiatives.
MS NOW commentator Mehdi Hasan, Democratic strategist Leslie Marshall and writer Polly Sigh criticized Miller’s remarks as defending Trump and Republican Party.

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Miller Denies Abuse

Ohio GOP missed the July 27 deadline, leaving Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) on the November ballot amid abuse accusations, prompting Senator Bernie Moreno to urge his resignation as dangerous.
Miller livestreamed a denial and sued Emily Moreno, saying no court validated the claims.
Newsmax aired 1 hour 43 minutes of the story, as President Donald Trump carried the district by 11 points in 2024, prompting Miller's race against Democrat Brian Poindexter, an ironworker.

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Miller Denounces

Stephen Miller, deputy chief of staff to President Donald Trump, delivered a monologue on “The Will Cain Show” on August 13, 2026, denouncing Democrats and “woke” culture.
He said the Michigan primary win by Democrat Abdul El-Sayed prompted his rant and accused the left of blocking Trump initiatives.
MS NOW commentator Mehdi Hasan, Democratic strategist Leslie Marshall and writer Polly Sigh criticized Miller’s remarks as defending Trump and Republican Party.

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