By John Q. Hosedrinker 
During a CNN interview, White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller reportedly claimed President Trump had “plenary authority” regarding the deployment of the National Guard. This statement, which suggests the president has absolute control, was made while discussing the administration’s response to court orders concerning the National Guard in Portland, Oregon. The comment was then followed by an apparent pause and omission of the word “plenary” in a later response. This assertion of broad presidential power has generated controversy, given the historical reluctance to involve the federal military in civilian affairs and the legal checks and balances in the US government.
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The recent incident where a Trump aide froze on live television after making a controversial claim about the president has sent a shiver down the collective spine of anyone paying attention. This wasn’t just a simple verbal slip-up, a minor gaffe easily dismissed. This was a moment that exposed the chilling undercurrents of the current political climate, a glimpse into the potential future of unchecked power. The aide, Stephen Miller, uttered the words “plenary authority” – a phrase that, in its legal definition, translates to absolute and unlimited power. It’s the kind of authority reserved for kings or dictators, a concept antithetical to the very principles of a democratic republic.
The reaction to Miller’s statement was as telling as the statement itself. He immediately went silent, a frozen moment of what seemed like sheer panic. It felt as though the voice in his earpiece, the one offering guidance, screamed a demand for him to shut up. This wasn’t an off-the-cuff remark; it appeared to be a rehearsed talking point, perhaps one that was meant to be rolled out later, under more controlled circumstances. It was a dangerous leak, a reveal of the administration’s true intentions. It is as if a curtain was pulled back just a little bit and the true designs were accidentally exposed for everyone to see.
And the story does not end there. The role of the media, particularly CNN, in this unfolding narrative is deeply concerning. Instead of immediately challenging Miller’s claim of the president’s plenary authority, the interviewer initially attempted to portray it as a technical glitch. And then, the network went further and re-recorded the segment, removing the offending phrase, and releasing a sanitized version on their YouTube channel and other platforms. This is a disturbing act, a blatant attempt at a cover-up. What does it say about the media’s commitment to truth and transparency when they actively participate in editing out a claim that directly undermines the foundations of American democracy?
This incident is a stark warning about the direction in which things are heading. The fact that a claim of “plenary authority” could be casually dropped, even if by accident, is deeply alarming. This should be headline news in every corner of America. Every serious journalist, every news outlet that values the pursuit of truth, needs to relentlessly pursue this story, questioning Miller, scrutinizing CNN’s actions, and demanding answers. It’s not about political biases; it’s about defending the core principles of American government.
The editing of the segment is perhaps the most telling aspect of the entire affair. The decision to remove Miller’s words after the initial airing is a clear admission that something went horribly wrong. It’s a gaslighting tactic, a desperate attempt to control the narrative, to rewrite history in real-time. The new, edited version is the giveaway that the administration may be trying to push the envelope. And it’s happening in plain sight, using the oldest tricks in the book. The fact that these things are taking place in front of the entire country, with the news media playing a role in sanitizing them, is shocking.
It’s time to be very clear: this is not just a “controversial claim”. It’s a dangerous, and possibly traitorous one. The implications of granting any president, let alone this one, “plenary authority” are frightening. It could lead to the unravelling of the very safeguards that protect Americans from tyranny. The fact that the words came out of the aide’s mouth, and then he shut down like that, is the proof of the pudding.
Even if the intent wasn’t to say “Daddy Trump” or “Mein Fuhrer”, claiming plenary authority is essentially the same kind of statement. It’s a move towards authoritarianism, a step away from the principles of a constitutional democracy. The few matters that do fall under plenary authority are very few, and even fewer are the ones granted to the President.
The situation is critical. The administration seems to be pushing boundaries, chipping away at the foundations of American democracy. At the next press conference, journalists should demand answers, stop asking softball questions, and begin standing their ground. What would happen if Miller and his associates were given this unchecked authority? It’s a terrifying prospect.
This is not a time for complacency. The American people must not sit idly by while the foundations of their democracy are eroded. It’s time to reach out to CNN and let them know how they are betraying the American people, and the American ideal. Demand transparency, demand accountability, and demand that the truth be told. The direction we are headed in needs to be addressed now.
It would seem the CEO of CNN is working to appeal to conservative viewers, which is troubling, and that those in charge of the network have a financial interest in maintaining the status quo, or, if they are investors like BlackRock and Vanguard, an interest in maintaining a cheap labor force. This is a class divide, and those in power do not have your best interests at heart. They want to remain rich, and they will do anything to achieve that, and this includes editing out controversial and traitorous language.
The issue is not just about the words spoken; it’s about the intent, the agenda that lies beneath the surface. The phrase “unitary executive theory” is just another iteration of plenary power. These are not accidental occurrences. The fact that this aide feels comfortable enough to say this in public, tells you that they are more willing to push boundaries than ever.
The truth is, if this doesn’t matter to you, there’s no going back. We are at a crossroads. The time to act is now. The country is not going to tolerate this much longer. It’s time for Americans to rise up and take back the America they know and love.