Former Republican strategist and Bullwark writer Tim Miller is challenging former allies of Donald Trump to step up and actively oppose what they perceive as a threat to the presidency and the nation in the form of “Trump 2.0.”
Miller emphasized the need for those who once stood by Trump to unite, speak out, and be part of a concerted effort to halt his political resurgence. During an appearance on MSNBC with Alicia Menendez, Miller expressed the difficulty of the task ahead, stating, “And it’s not going to be easy.”
The discussion revolved around the change of heart among some key figures in the 45th president’s cabinet and staff who now view him as a threat. Miller urged these individuals to leverage their insider perspectives to make a significant impact, emphasizing the importance of a united front.
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Former White House Chief of Staff John Kelly, known for his extended service during Trump’s presidency, questioned the continued support for the former president despite controversial statements and actions. In a recent interview, Kelly stated, “What’s going on in the country that a single person thinks this guy would still be a good president when he’s said the things he’s said and done the things he’s done?”
Expressing frustration over the lack of impact from revelations about Trump’s behavior, Kelly revealed, “I came out and told people the awful things he said about wounded soldiers, and it didn’t have half a day’s bounce. You had his attorney general Bill Barr come out, and not a half a day’s bounce. If anything, his numbers go up. It might even move the needle in the wrong direction. I think we’re in a dangerous zone in our country.”
In response to Kelly’s concerns, Miller criticized him and others for relying on sporadic media appearances rather than sustained efforts to convey their perspectives. He urged them to participate in advertising campaigns, attend events, and maintain a consistent public presence beyond occasional op-eds.
“If you complain, ‘I only have half a day’s bounce,’ that’s because you only did one interview,” Miller remarked. He stressed the urgency of the situation, stating, “We have a very real threat in front of us with Donald Trump… and so the response needs to be up to the degree of the threat. And I haven’t seen that from a lot of the people who went to work for him, who are dismayed.”
For Miller, the solution lies in a comprehensive and sustained campaign against Trump’s resurgence. “I think that there could be a very compelling, very convincing, very effective campaign to stop [Trump] from the people who were in his cabinet last time,” he asserted. “But they’re going to have to roll up their sleeves and do some work and not just sit on one panel at Aspen and think that’s going to do the job.”
