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International Business Times
4 days ago
- Automotive
- International Business Times
Did Stephen Miller Punch Elon Musk? Wild Theories about Musk's Black Eye Surface after Katie Miller Quits White House to Work for Tesla CEO
Elon Musk made headlines on Friday as he appeared alongside Donald Trump in the Oval Office to bid farewell to the White House. However, it was Musk's black eye that caught the attention of most of the viewers, sparking a wave of speculation about he got the shiner, with the billionaire blaming it on playful roughhousing with his four-year-old son, X. However, online detectives were quick to suggest other possibilities, with some even floating the wild theory that White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller was responsible for the bruise. This came as Miller's wife, Katie Miller, announced that she is leaving the Trump administration to join Musk's Tesla. Who Gave the Black Eye? Katie Miller announced that she will join Musk full-time and has also been posting regularly on X about Musk's private companies, as well as the cryptocurrency DOGE. Katie Miller, who holds a degree in public administration from George Washington University, previously worked as a special assistant to Trump and served as press secretary to then-Vice President Mike Pence during Trump's first term in office. Much like Musk, she was also a "Special Government Employee" during Trump's second term, a designation that limited her federal service to a maximum of 130 days. Katie, 34, married Stephen Miller in 2020 at the Trump Hotel in Washington, as her first stint at the White House came to an end—roughly two years after mutual friends introduced them. The couple also appear to align on immigration policy. At one point, Homeland Security sent Katie to check family separations at the border firsthand, reportedly in an effort to increase her empathy. However, according to a conversation Katie Miller had with journalist Jacob Soboroff for his 2020 bestseller Separated: Inside an American Tragedy, the move to make her more sympathetic by witnessing family separations "didn't work." As both Katie Miller and Musk step away from their respective roles, social media users have been speculating about the origin of Musk's black eye. Notably, some pointed out that the bruise was on Musk's right eye, while Stephen Miller is left-handed — fueling theories that Miller could have landed the blow with his left hand. Wild Theories Float Online Adding to the speculation, reports suggest lingering tension between Musk and Miller after Musk publicly criticized Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill," arguing it "undermines the efforts" of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The Congressional Budget Office estimated the bill would raise the national deficit by between $2.3 trillion and $3.8 trillion over the next ten years. One user on X posted, "Yoo did Elon Musk get straight up punched in the face? That's a left hook black eye if I've ever seen one. Might explain his delayed talk?" Another provocative post added fuel to the rumors, claiming, "This is a black eye delivered by someone who can't throw a punch," implying Stephen Miller may have been responsible. Some users also speculated that Miller was especially upset over his wife's departure from DOGE to join Musk full-time. Democrats, often short on media attention lately, quickly jumped into the conversation. The Democratic Party's official X account posted a photo of an empty hotel chair, tagging Stephen Miller in a playful reference to the swirling rumor gripping Washington. Multiple sources said that Katie Miller, a senior adviser and spokesperson for DOGE, is exiting the Trump administration along with Musk and will be joining his expanding business ventures on a full-time basis. While her exact position has not yet been announced, insiders suggest she will likely be involved in Musk's federal policy efforts and technology-related projects.
Irish Daily Star
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Star
Today Show favorite ‘expected' to leave amid shakeup with parent company
The Today Show's parent company is undergoing a big shuffle, meaning a fan-favorite host could be leaving. MSNBC and NBC News are going their separate ways, meaning journalists will be split between the two networks, according to Politico. This isn't the first major change Today has seen, with Hoda Kotb departure from the show last year. Jenna Bush Hager has seen a rotating group of celebrity guests in Kotb's place, including fellow anchor Savannah Guthrie. Her co-hosts from this past week were comedian Tiffany Haddish, E! News host Justin Sylvester, and Andy Cohen, who fans said should stay as permanent host . Read More Related Articles Jenna Bush Hager left in tears over emotional dedication involving career move Read More Related Articles Donald Trump and Melania slammed as they're caught chatting and smiling at Pope Francis' funeral Several well known faces will be taken to either MSNBC or NBC News. Today Show's Jacob Soboroff, the NBC News Political and National Correspondent, is 'expected to land at MSNBC,' the Politico report said. Soboroff has yet to comment on the speculation. The U.S. Sun reported he is 'well liked' by MSNBC executive Rebecca Kutler. Jacob Soboroff is 'well liked' at MSNBC (Image: Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty Images) There are a few journalists that both MSNBC and NBC News want to keep. Willie Geist, co-host of Morning Joe and Today Show on Sundays, is the rare exception to appear on both networks. Eleven channels are leaving NBC News, including MSNBC, CNBC, USA, E! and Syfy. The Today Show will remain with NBC News. Still located in the 30 Rockefeller Plaza in New York City , the new network will be moving from the 51st floor to the 6th floor. Politico reported everyone is expecting layoffs at both networks. Jacob Soboroff is a family face on the Today Show (Image: Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty Images) This comes after MSNBC's ratings tanked by 57% following the 2024 presidential election. While viewers have returned, sometimes beating the ratings of biggest rival CNN, the decision has still been made to make the split. The primary driver behind the decision, however, was the decline of cable television. Soboroff is an award-winning journalist and author of the book 'Separated: Inside an American Tragedy.' The novel details the conditions of children living in custody of detention facilities at the US border under Donald Trump . For the latest local news and features on Irish America, visit our homepage here .
Irish Daily Star
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Star
Beloved NBC News and Today correspondent is rumored to be leaving the network
A beloved NBC News reporter is reportedly making a full time move to MSNBC. Jacob Soboroff is a NBC News Political and National correspondent and is a correspondent for the TODAY show. It was recently reported by Politico that Jacob is "expected to land at MSNBC" as he is "well liked" by MSNBC President Rebecca Kutler. The outlet reported that since MSNBC is gearing up to become its own network separate from NBC News, there are upcoming changes happening with their line-up specifically journalists they are keeping, switching and letting go. Based on Politico's report, Jacob is one of those journalists who is going to be switched to MSNBC. It was not stated when the changes are supposed to occur for both networks as they part and Jacob has not spoken yet about the allegations. Read More Related Articles Savannah Guthrie and Jenna Bush Hager 'walking on eggshells' as popular host eyed for Today role Read More Related Articles Craig Melvin forced to issue on-air 'formal apology' after Today Show absence Another familiar reporter who fills in for Today often, Willie Geist, reportedly will stay at both networks, per Politico. Willie has been known to fill in for Carson Daly, when he goes away to host The Voice. He also has filled in for Savannah Guthrie and Calvin when they have been absent. MSNBC is splitting from NBC News (Image: Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty Images) This report comes after there have been changes at both networks. Chuck Todd left NBC News and Leslie Holt stepped down as anchor to do NBC's Dateline full time. Similarly, MSNBC had changes to its line-up with Steve Kornacki quitting, Joy Reid being fired, Andrea Mitchell ending her show but staying as a chief foreign affairs correspondent and chief Washington correspondent for NBC News. The Today show, which is under NBCUniversal, saw changes as well with Hoda Kotb leaving in the show in January, Calvin Mervin's promotion to main co-anchor following her departure and Sheinelle Jones being absent from the show since December 2024 because of a family matter. Since Hoda has left, Jenna Bush Hager has had a plethora of guest co-hosts to fill the void until a permanent host is announced. Some of the co-hosts have included Olivia Munn, Scarlett Johansson, Andy Cohen, Bowen Yang, and Keke Palmer. Jacob did initially get his start as a MSNBC reporter in 2015 and he has since shift to NBCNews. He is also author of the New York Times best seller Separated: Inside an American Tragedy and and executive producer of Errol Morris' Separated. The journalist is married to fashion executive Nicole Cari since 2012. The couple share two kids together, son Noah, seven, and daughter Lucia Ray, three. Jacob reported on the devastating Los Angeles wildfires ravaging the area earlier this year for Today. As Jacob was reporting, he noted that his childhood home was gone as he got emotional. While driving his car through the destruction, he said "Oh, my. This is my childhood home. It's gone." At another point, on camera, the 42-year-old said: "I look around the town, the neighborhood, the place that I grew up in, and it's hard to imagine what comes next and what happens next. The Irish Star contacted NBC News about Politico's report. For the latest local news and features on Irish America, visit our homepage here .
