Stephen Miller drew significant eye-rolls on Wednesday after crediting Donald Trump for his own sense of self-esteem. During a lighthearted exchange on Fox News, host Jesse Watters asked the White House deputy chief of staff for policy how his ego was holding up amid reports that his podcaster wife, Katie Miller, could land a deal for her show with Paramount.
Miller's Response
"Don't worry, I have a very, very secure, intact ego," Miller replied. "Owing to the fact, Jesse, that thanks to my appearances on your show, I've never had a larger fan following. So your show has been great for my ego and self-esteem," he explained.
Miller, a key architect of Trump's hard-line immigration agenda, then pivoted to hyping up the president himself. "And most importantly of all, any man who works for President Trump is a man that is very, very strong and self-assured in his role," he said.
"There's nothing better for your self-confidence than being able to work for President Trump, and that is a blessing I have every day," he added.
Watters' Response
Watters replied: "That's right. If you don't have it, he will turn you into a puddle of tears."
Social Media Reactions
Critics on social media had thoughts. Many users mocked Miller's claims, with comments such as: "Very strong and self-assured, eh? Uhm, who is gonna tell him?" and "Yes, so manly when they grovel in front of him at every cabinet meeting."
Another user wrote: "Strong/self-assured people don't have to always tell everyone they are strong/self-assured men. That's what weak people do to try and convince others they're strong."
Others added: "Really? I just think they're all cult level kiss asses," and "So says one of the weakest, most insecure men in American history."
One commenter noted: "Yeah, strong and self-assured men go around saying that all the time." Another said: "Idk this sounds weirdly submissive for people who brand themselves as hyper-independent 'alpha males'."
"If this is actually true you wouldn't need to feel the need to say it out loud. Fucking embarrassing," wrote another user. A final comment read: "Any man who works for TACO is weak and a coward."
The segment has since gone viral, highlighting the ongoing divide between Trump supporters and critics.
