Former White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller engaged in a pointed exchange with the White House press corps, criticizing media outlets for their focus on Elon Musk's influence while allegedly overlooking concerns about President Biden's cognitive abilities during his previous term.

Miller challenged the narrative of Musk as an "unelected bureaucrat" by emphasizing the constitutional powers vested in the presidency. He argued that the president, as the sole official elected by the entire nation, has the authority to appoint staff and implement the will of the people. Miller contrasted this with the power wielded by unelected, lifetime-tenured civil servants within the bureaucracy, whom he described as a potential threat to democracy due to their perceived lack of accountability.

Miller further asserted that President Trump's actions to remove federal bureaucrats were justified as a means of ensuring the implementation of his policies, which he viewed as representing the will of the American people. He also criticized media outlets for what he perceived as a lack of coverage of President Biden's mental acuity during his time in office.

Miller's remarks drew praise from some conservative commentators online, who viewed his statements as a valid critique of media bias. Several individuals lauded Miller's defense of presidential authority and his focus on the role of the bureaucracy.