During a press briefing on February 20, 2025, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller addressed questions from Jordan Conradson of The Gateway Pundit, focusing on criticisms of Elon Musk and internal government issues.
1. Miller's Defense of Musk: Miller criticized the media for portraying Musk as a "dangerous unelected bureaucrat," noting Musk's efforts to reduce government waste and bureaucratic roles. He emphasized that the real concern is the unelected bureaucracy that operates independently of voter choices.
2. Civics Lesson: Miller explained how the US presidential system works, stating that only the president is elected by the entire nation. He argued that the bureaucracy poses a threat to democracy by not implementing the changes the public demands, citing examples like needed reforms in the FBI and the EPA.
3. Tariff Revenue Discussion: National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett confirmed that President Trump plans to collect tariffs from foreign imports as a replacement for federal income tax. Hassett estimated that this could generate significant revenue over the next decade, which would aid in reducing waste and fraud.
The briefing highlighted significant themes concerning the role of bureaucrats in government, accountability of elected officials, and potential changes in tax revenue strategies under the Trump administration. The discussions framed bureaucratic resistance as a barrier to executing the democratic will of the people.
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/02/watch-wh-deputy-chief-staff-stephen-miller-schools/
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