Bill O’Reilly says Stephen Miller ‘most powerful guy’ in Trump admin despite GOP discontent

WASHINGTON, DC: Political commentator Bill O’Reilly recently made a striking claim about White House dynamics, naming Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy Stephen Miller as the most powerful figure in the administration.

His remarks come at a time when internal tensions and criticisms surrounding Miller’s influence are surfacing. The discussion highlights both praise and concern regarding his role, revealing deeper divisions within Trump’s inner circle.

Bill O’Reilly and Mick Mulvaney on Stephen Miller’s influence

O’Reilly praised Miller on his YouTube channel on Sunday, March 29, calling him the “most powerful guy in the White House” during an interview with former White House Chief of Staff Mulvaney. 

The discussion centered on President Donald Trump’s leadership style and his tendency to select “sycophants,” especially during his first term when cabinet members often interfered in decision-making. O’Reilly noted that Miller does not fit this mold, emphasizing that he is “more militant about everything” than Trump himself, particularly on issues like deporting illegal immigrants.

Mulvaney agreed with this assessment, highlighting Miller’s consistency and strong stance on immigration policy. He further stated that Miller has remained “just as adamant and militant” as he was during first term.

Mulvaney continued, "I think one of the differences is that Trump really did latch on to immigration as one of the key issues in the 2024 election." He also reinforced Miller’s importance by agreeing that he “still has the president’s ear."

Mulvaney also pointed to the Trump administration’s success in border control, saying, "they have fixed the fundamental underlying issue of the security of the southern border when you talk about but it got him elected," a view that O’Reilly agreed with.

Criticism and internal frustrations over Stephen Miller’s role

Despite O’Reilly and Mulvaney’s praise, reports indicate growing frustration among Trump insiders regarding Miller’s influence. A report from the Daily Mail revealed that some insiders view him as a “puppet master” who exerts excessive control within the administration.

According to the report, Miller allegedly worked to “undermine” recently ousted DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and has taken on an outsized role in decision-making. One insider reportedly expressed strong dissatisfaction, stating that Miller “needs to be fired.”

Additional criticism came from Senator Thom Tillis, who voiced unease about Miller’s influence during an interview with Jake Tapper. 

Tillis remarked that it gives him “pause” that Miller appears to be “calling the shots.” He cited multiple instances where Miller’s actions or statements allegedly caused embarrassment for the president, accusing him of “speaking first and thinking later.”

Despite these complaints, Trump appears to maintain a positive relationship with Miller. He responded positively to Miller’s praise during a roundtable discussion in New Orleans last week, where he said Trump had worked a “national miracle” on crime.

He appeared to enjoy the remarks so much that he immediately challenged FBI Director Kash Patel to top them. Trump quipped, “See if you can top that! I don’t know, that’s a tough one, Kash.”