Stephen Miller delivered a fiery and expansive critique, labeling it a ‘rant,’ concerning what he perceives as ‘communist woke culture’ actively dismantling America. Appearing alongside Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt in the White House briefing room, Miller dedicated approximately 12 minutes to dissecting perceived failures of the Biden administration and media coverage. He passionately asserted that the initial months of the second Trump administration represented ‘the greatest 100 days to begin any American Presidency in the history of this nation,’ arguing that President Trump inherited a series of crises – an economic downturn, a border security crisis, public safety concerns, and a cultural shift – and successfully reversed them, ushering in a ‘new golden age.’ A central point of Miller’s argument revolved around accusations of racial discrimination perpetuated through Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies, citing the example of alleged racial bias in the hiring and promotion of air traffic controllers as evidence. He vehemently criticized these policies as indicative of a broader ‘wok’e culture’ attempting to undermine American values. Miller further accused the Biden administration of promoting ‘junk fake science,’ specifically referencing the promotion of prison rape initiatives, and condemned what he characterized as an assault on traditional American institutions, including efforts to curtail government spending on radical left-leaning non-profit organizations involved in advancing illegal immigration and promoting gender ideology. He emphasized the administration’s commitment to combating corruption and wasteful government spending.
Miller’s remarks escalated as he pointed to international conflicts and rising tensions abroad, blaming the Biden administration for contributing to instability in the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. He returned to familiar criticisms of the media, arguing that coverage of a judicial case involving the deportation of a Maryland father was a result of President Trump’s sustained attention to the issue. Miller expressed outrage at what he saw as an attempt to normalize radical ideologies, warning of potential consequences for American families. He concluded with a forceful condemnation of those he viewed as ‘terrorists’ infiltrating communities and threatening the nation’s security, demanding a lack of sympathy from the administration.
The speech was largely a defense of President Trump's policies and a broader ideological critique of the current administration's direction, framing the issues within a narrative of American exceptionalism and traditional values under threat. The core of Miller's argument centered on the perceived erosion of American institutions and cultural norms, fueled by what he termed ‘wok’e culture.’