A swirl of speculation hit Washington this week as Katie Miller, wife of White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, officially departed her government post to work full-time for Elon Musk. The move comes just as Musk himself announced his exit from his senior government role, sparking rumors about shifting alliances and personal dynamics inside the Trump administration.
Katie Miller, who served as an adviser and spokesperson for the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), was seen in the Oval Office alongside Musk during his farewell speech. Her decision to join Musk’s private ventures has prompted online taunts and memes, with critics highlighting the apparent divide between the Millers and Musk’s growing influence outside government.
Stephen Miller, for his part, appeared unfazed in a recent Fox News interview, focusing on policy and family anecdotes while avoiding direct comment on his wife’s new role. He and Katie Miller, both veterans of the Trump administration, met during the first term and have three children together.
As Musk and several top DOGE officials depart, the White House faces questions about internal rifts and the future of Trump’s policy team. For now, Stephen Miller remains a prominent voice in the administration, even as his family’s professional paths diverge.
