Who is Stephen Miller?
Ah, Stephen Miller—that name that pops up every time someone mentions strong immigration policies, slightly ominous press briefings, and “that guy who always looked like he had too much coffee.” Born in sunny Santa Monica, California, in 1985, Miller began his politicized path in high school, where probably made his classmates wish for a nap when giving speeches. Early on, his passion for conservative values seemed to position him as a future prominent figure in U.S. politics after his graduation from Duke University.
If you were paying attention to the Trump administration, Miller’s face and no-nonsense speeches may ring a bell. He served as Senior Advisor to the President and Director of Speechwriting; he was in the news because of a strict immigration policy not so subtly stirring up quite a bit of controversy. He’s one of those guys you might know right away, but if you met him in a coffee shop in Santa Monica and forgot who it was who sat next to you, there’s little argument that he’s had influence, especially on the right-wing side.
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Stephen Miller Career
Miller’s career bears a faint look of the political rollercoaster: it never slows down. He was a press secretary for Congresswoman Michele Bachmann, a job which led to stints as a staffer for Congressman John Shadegg, and then communications director for Senator Jeff Sessions. He’s climbed through the conservative ranks like a guy who never thought twice about heights.
It was there, advising Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign as a senior policy adviser, that Miller received his big break. Not more than a few months had passed since Donald Trump took up residence in the Oval Office before Miller picked up the dual hats of Senior Advisor and Director of Speechwriting. He crafted policies which had received equal portions of criticism and praise, such as that notorious (and controversial) travel ban. Throughout his tenure in the White House, Miller was poker-faced under the pressure, perhaps with no peer save Jared Kushner.
But Miller remained strong through all that transpired back in 2021 when he bade farewell to the White House. As for the moment, he continued to stamp his imprimatur through his organization, America First Legal Foundation, an outlet for channeling passion into legal battles against policies he does not align with. The rumor says that if Trump gets another term, Miller is ready to roll back into Washington for a more hands-on role. He is like Batman of conservative politics-when you least expected it, he is there, very much alive.
Stephen Miller Net Worth
How much is all this ardor in politics worth? That depends on who you ask. Estimations of the net worth of Miller are like ordering at a fast-food drive-through place: you get everything from the conservative estimate of $200,000 (thanks, Celebrity Net Worth) to a super-sized $10 million (shout-out to Wealthy Persons and NCESC).
Let’s break it down. During his White House stint, Miller brought in a respectable $183,000 annually-impressive but far from yachts-and-private-jets territory. Still, his earnings don’t stop there. Consulting work, speaking engagements, and media appearances add some juice to his bank account, along with whatever funds come from America First Legal Foundation.
In other words, Miller’s net worth probably falls somewhere in the broad range of “modestly comfortable” to “do-I-really-need-that third-boat?” Regardless of where the true figure lands, he’s certainly doing better than your average Santa Monica beach bum.
Stephen Miller Age
Stephen Miller was born on August 23, 1985. As of now, Stephen Miller has turned 39 years old. That’s true -he’s officially entering that coveted “young enough to understand TikTok, but old enough to complain about it” stage of life. While he might appear as the kind of guy who was serious in the womb, sources close to Miller say he knows how to loosen up. albeit, quite possibly only that his idea of “casual” is undoing his tie and loosening his sleeves.
Stephen Miller Family: Wife and Children
Miller’s private life is never close to as gossip-inducing as his professional one, but believe when you hear it: it’s every bit as riveting. He is married to Katie Waldman, who also began her political career as the vice president’s press secretary to Mike Pence. The couple married in 2020 in what had become a staple of political-romance Washington D.C. wedding, though perhaps not so much with the sappy love speeches (Miller’s rhetoric tends to be more policy-based than raindrop-filled).
With three kids between the two of them, Stephen and Katie will probably be Miller’s most intense job yet. Between forging policies and running a household of three wee ones, one can imagine he’s learned to appreciate the art of negotiation, at home just as much as in politics. Though family life is private, guess bedtime stories in the Miller household are pretty mostly focused on matters of political integrity.
Stephen Miller Height and Weight
At an approximate height of 5’9″ and a weight range of about 160 pounds, Miller is all right within the quintessential measurement of “average Joe,” both height-and weight-wise. If he were to walk into a crowded room of U.S. advisors and policy-makers, he wouldn’t exactly tower over anyone; nor would he be too hard to overlook. But, again, like any great political figure, the impact is more about presence than about physical stature—Miller doesn’t need to be tall to make himself heard.
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