Princeton historian Eddie Glaude said Monday that white nationalists have seized the federal government [1].
Glaude's assertions center on the influence of Stephen Miller, the former White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy. The historian argues that Miller's approach to immigration and cultural policies is not merely conservative but reflects a specific white-nationalist ideology being implemented through government channels [1].
During an interview on the Democracy Now! program on June 29, 2026 [1], Glaude said, "White nationalists have seized the federal government."
This perspective is part of a broader critique Glaude has maintained over the last year. In a video clip from May 21, 2025 [3], Glaude said that Donald Trump is pushing a "White Nationalist Agenda" to a base he described as hate-filled. He further suggested that the MAGA movement's willingness to support such an agenda is tied to economic performance.
In a separate clip from December 29, 2025 [2], Glaude said that MAGA will participate in a "White Nationalist Agenda" if the economy is strong. This suggests a transactional relationship between the political base and the ideological goals of officials like Miller.
Glaude argues that these policies are being embraced by the Trump administration and its supporters to reshape the U.S. cultural, and legal landscape [1]. He posits that the integration of these ideologies into federal policy represents a significant shift in how the government operates.
“"White nationalists have seized the federal government."”
The claims by Eddie Glaude highlight a growing academic and political debate regarding the distinction between hardline conservatism and white nationalism in U.S. governance. By linking the success of these ideologies to economic stability, Glaude suggests that the MAGA base may prioritize financial prosperity over the ideological nature of the policies being implemented by figures like Stephen Miller.
