Democrats Reject Working With Stephen Miller

What happened

House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said Sunday that Democrats will not work with Stephen Miller, President Donald Trump’s incoming chief of staff.
Jeffries called Miller’s appointment “an awful choice” and said Democrats would form a “firewall” against the administration after winning control of Congress.
Republican Rep. Marlin Stutzman also criticized the promotion, saying officials responsible for the party’s midterm losses should not be rewarded.
Sen. Bernie Sanders, an independent who generally sides with Democrats, said working with Trump on wages and health care was still worth trying.
Miller takes over Monday, with cooperation between the White House and the incoming Democratic-led Congress still uncertain.

How the left told it

Left-leaning outlets framed Miller’s promotion negatively after Republicans’ election losses. Rolling Stone highlighted “Saturday Night Live” mockery, while Mediaite emphasized Republican lawmakers’ criticism, including Marlin Stutzman calling the choice a “horrible decision.” The New Republic argued that promoting Miller would deepen the GOP’s electoral troubles.

How the right told it

Right-leaning outlets were split between defending Miller and reporting the backlash. The Washington Reporter called him a “steady hand” and the right choice; the Washington Examiner featured both praise for his media combativeness and Democratic criticism. The Daily Mail highlighted Katie Miller’s defense of her husband against Abdul El-Sayed’s attack.

Democrats Reject Working With Stephen Miller

What happened

How the left told it

How the right told it

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