White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller on Friday (Jul 24) defended President Donald Trump's decision to condition a newly signed US-Saudi civilian nuclear agreement on Riyadh joining the Abraham Accords, saying Americans should "just assume and trust" that the president knows how to deal with the Saudi leadership.Speaking to reporters, Miller was asked why Trump announced the new condition only a day after Washington and Riyadh signed the nuclear cooperation agreement."The president has been very clear with Saudi Arabia," Miller said, adding that he expects the kingdom to normalise relations with Israel by joining the Abraham Accords.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/saudi-arabia-must-normalise-ties-with-israel-to-secure-nuclear-deal-with-us-trump-1784812903857">Saudi Arabia must join Abraham Accords to normalise ties with Israel for nuclear deal with US: Trump</a><h2>'Trump understands Saudi psychology'</h2>Miller argued that Trump has a unique understanding of Saudi Arabia's leadership and negotiating style. "The president, better than any American alive, understands the psychology of the kingdom, the players in the kingdom, and what that relationship looks like," Miller said."So he understands Saudi psychology. He understands the Saudi plan, the future. So we should just assume and trust that the president knows exactly what to do and how to do it," he added.His remarks came amid growing questions over the future of the agreement after Trump publicly linked it to Saudi Arabia's recognition of Israel.<h2>Trump confirms new condition</h2>At the White House on Thursday, Trump said the civilian nuclear agreement would proceed only if Saudi Arabia joins the Abraham Accords."It's a two-way street, and we think it's very important for the future of the Middle East," the president said.Earlier on Truth Social, Trump wrote that the agreement "will be approved, but is totally subject to Saudi Arabia joining the very respected and successful Abraham Accords."White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt later insisted that Trump had communicated this position to Saudi leaders in previous conversations.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-iran-has-evil-intentions-vows-it-will-never-get-nuclear-weapons-rubio-warns-iran-will-continue-to-pay-a-very-heavy-price-1784857820016">Trump warns Iran has 'evil intentions', vows it will 'never' get nuclear weapons</a><h2>Saudi stance remains unchanged</h2>Trump's condition comes despite Saudi Arabia repeatedly stating that it will not establish diplomatic relations with Israel until there is a credible pathway to a Palestinian state in the West Bank, East Jerusalem and Gaza.The condition was not included in the civilian nuclear agreement announced a day earlier, raising uncertainty over whether the deal can move forward.<h2>Nuclear deal sparks proliferation concerns</h2>The agreement has also prompted debate among nuclear experts after reports suggested it could allow the export of US nuclear technology without some of the safeguards typically included in civilian nuclear cooperation agreements.While Secretary of State Marco Rubio has maintained that safeguards against nuclear proliferation remain in place, analysts have questioned whether the proposed arrangement could weaken long-standing US non-proliferation policy. The agreement still requires approval by the US Congress before it can take effect.

White House deputy chief of staff says Americans should 'just assume and trust' Trump as Saudi Arabia resists normalising ties with Israel. Here's what he said.

White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller on Friday (Jul 24) defended President Donald Trump's decision to condition a newly signed US-Saudi civilian nuclear agreement on Riyadh joining the Abraham Accords, saying Americans should "just assume and trust" that the president knows how to deal with the Saudi leadership. Speaking to reporters, Miller was asked why Trump announced the new condition only a day after Washington and Riyadh signed the nuclear cooperation agreement. "The president has been very clear with Saudi Arabia," Miller said, adding that he expects the kingdom to normalise relations with Israel by joining the Abraham Accords. Also read | Saudi Arabia must join Abraham Accords to normalise ties with Israel for nuclear deal with US: Trump 'Trump understands Saudi psychology' Miller argued that Trump has a unique understanding of Saudi Arabia's leadership and negotiating style. "The president, better than any American alive, understands the psychology of the kingdom, the players in the kingdom, and what that relationship looks like," Miller said. "So he understands Saudi psychology. He understands the Saudi plan, the future. So we should just assume and trust that the president knows exactly what to do and how to do it," he added. His remarks came amid growing questions over the future of the agreement after Trump publicly linked it to Saudi Arabia's recognition of Israel. Trump confirms new condition At the White House on Thursday, Trump said the civilian nuclear agreement would proceed only if Saudi Arabia joins the Abraham Accords. "It's a two-way street, and we think it's very important for the future of the Middle East," the president said. Earlier on Truth Social, Trump wrote that the agreement "will be approved, but is totally subject to Saudi Arabia joining the very respected and successful Abraham Accords." White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt later insisted that Trump had communicated this position to Saudi leaders in previous conversations. Also read | Trump warns Iran has 'evil intentions', vows it will 'never' get nuclear weapons Saudi stance remains unchanged Trump's condition comes despite Saudi Arabia repeatedly stating that it will not establish diplomatic relations with Israel until there is a credible pathway to a Palestinian state in the West Bank, East Jerusalem and Gaza. The condition was not included in the civilian nuclear agreement announced a day earlier, raising uncertainty over whether the deal can move forward. Nuclear deal sparks proliferation concerns The agreement has also prompted debate among nuclear experts after reports suggested it could allow the export of US nuclear technology without some of the safeguards typically included in civilian nuclear cooperation agreements. While Secretary of State Marco Rubio has maintained that safeguards against nuclear proliferation remain in place, analysts have questioned whether the proposed arrangement could weaken long-standing US non-proliferation policy. The agreement still requires approval by the US Congress before it can take effect.

White House deputy chief of staff says Americans should 'just assume and trust' Trump as Saudi Arabia resists normalising ties with Israel. Here's what he said.

'Trust Trump, he understands Saudi psychology': Stephen Miller defends surprise Israel condition in US-Saudi nuclear deal

Stephen Miller, the architect of Donald Trump’s hardline immigration crackdown, reportedly clashed with Kristi Noem over immigration policy and enforcement strategies. The confrontation highlights deep divisions within conservative leadership on how far and how fast immigration restrictions should go.

 Donald Trump's Architect of Immigration Crackdown Stephen Miller Clashes With Kristi Noem

As tensions rise over Greenland’s sovereignty, European leaders have come out in full support of Denmark, rejecting US claims to the Arctic territory. The controversy erupted after Stephen Miller, a top aide to President Donald Trump, intensified US rhetoric about Greenland’s future. Miller questioned Denmark's legitimacy over Greenland, calling for its eventual integration into the US.&nbsp;While European nations, including France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, and the UK, defended Denmark’s control of Greenland, Miller downplayed the potential for military intervention, saying that Greenland’s small population made such actions unnecessary. His comments, which also dismissed Denmark’s historical and legal claims to the island, were met with swift backlash across Europe. Miller further suggested that Greenland’s strategic importance to NATO meant it should become part of the US to safeguard Western interests in the Arctic. “The US is the power of NATO, and Greenland should be part of the US for its defense and security,” Miller argued in an interview, adding that no nation would dare to challenge the US over Greenland.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-protests-policeman-shot-dead-in-west-protesters-and-security-forces-in-tehran-bazaar-united-states-trump-1767724100284">Iran protests: Policeman shot dead in west; demonstrators and security forces clash in Tehran Bazaar</a>&nbsp;Despite the US’s stance, European leaders emphasised that Greenland’s future must be determined by its people. Several European heads of state joined Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen in making it clear that any decisions regarding Greenland’s status are matters for Denmark and Greenland alone. NATO allies, they stressed, must prioritize collective security, with no single nation dictating the fate of Greenland.&nbsp;In Greenland, there is growing concern over the US rhetoric. Greenlandic Minister Naaja H Nathanielsen expressed that the talk of annexation has caused anxiety among Greenlanders, who view the prospect of a US takeover as a dangerous regression to colonialism. While Greenland has long maintained a close partnership with the US, particularly due to the US military base in Thule, the island’s population firmly believes in their right to self-determination and independence. The growing international tensions follow a period of increasing support for Greenlandic independence. In March, a new coalition government in Greenland highlighted this desire, with its agreement saying, “Greenland belongs to us.”

Europe rallies to defend Greenland's sovereignty as US turns up pressure

As tensions rise over Greenland’s sovereignty, European leaders have come out in full support of Denmark, rejecting US claims to the Arctic territory. The controversy erupted after Stephen Miller, a top aide to President Donald Trump, intensified US rhetoric about Greenland’s future. Miller questioned Denmark's legitimacy over Greenland, calling for its eventual integration into the US. While European nations, including France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, and the UK, defended Denmark’s control of Greenland, Miller downplayed the potential for military intervention, saying that Greenland’s small population made such actions unnecessary. His comments, which also dismissed Denmark’s historical and legal claims to the island, were met with swift backlash across Europe. Miller further suggested that Greenland’s strategic importance to NATO meant it should become part of the US to safeguard Western interests in the Arctic. “The US is the power of NATO, and Greenland should be part of the US for its defense and security,” Miller argued in an interview, adding that no nation would dare to challenge the US over Greenland. Also Read: Iran protests: Policeman shot dead in west; demonstrators and security forces clash in Tehran Bazaar Despite the US’s stance, European leaders emphasised that Greenland’s future must be determined by its people. Several European heads of state joined Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen in making it clear that any decisions regarding Greenland’s status are matters for Denmark and Greenland alone. NATO allies, they stressed, must prioritize collective security, with no single nation dictating the fate of Greenland. In Greenland, there is growing concern over the US rhetoric. Greenlandic Minister Naaja H Nathanielsen expressed that the talk of annexation has caused anxiety among Greenlanders, who view the prospect of a US takeover as a dangerous regression to colonialism. While Greenland has long maintained a close partnership with the US, particularly due to the US military base in Thule, the island’s population firmly believes in their right to self-determination and independence. The growing international tensions follow a period of increasing support for Greenlandic independence. In March, a new coalition government in Greenland highlighted this desire, with its agreement saying, “Greenland belongs to us.”

Stephen Miller, a top aide to Donald Trump, escalates tensions with Denmark over Greenland's sovereignty, dismissing military intervention and claiming US control

Trump's new plan to “run” the Latin American country Venezuela with 30 million people could see Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller thrust into a position of power as Secretary of State Marco Rubio is busy. After the stunning capture of the ousted leader, Nicolas Maduro, and his wife Cilia Flores, US President Donald Trump seized the country's oil reserves and claimed that they are not at war with Venezuela. But he would not need Congressional approval to send a second strike. However, the important question remains who is actually ‘running’ the country. Vice President Delcy Rodrigues has taken control of the military, and the Supreme Court has put her in the role of acting President of Venezuela.&nbsp;&nbsp;US President Donald Trump, in a telephonic interview with NBC News, suggested that Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller will jointly run the country when asked who will be leading, Trump said, “Me.” There is no clear legal and institutional framework for how the United States could run a country of 30 million, but that did not stop Trump from threatening “boots on the ground” and demanding “total access” from the Venezuelan interim leadership.&nbsp;According to reports from the Washington Post, the President is relying on a handful of business insiders to look after foreign affairs. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is the nation's top diplomat. He was supposedly the &nbsp;"Venezuela hawk' and was reportedly the most desirable candidate to shoulder the responsibility. But he has his hands full as acting administrator of the US Agency for International Development, and acting archivist for the National Archives and Records Administration. So the responsibility of day-to-day monitoring could likely fall on Stephen Miller.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">COLLINS: Stephen, you&#39;re part of the group the president has said is running Venezuela. What exactly are your day to day responsibilities? STEPHEN MILLER: .... heh heh heh. The president has asked Secretary Rubio to be the lead. COLLINS: But what are you specifically doing?… <a href="https://t.co/6atA9G3hE8">pic.twitter.com/6atA9G3hE8</a>&mdash; Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) <a href="https://twitter.com/atrupar/status/2008359708571123741?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 6, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Stephen Miller is the architect behind the Project 2025 and the Trump administration's aggressive deportation project, close to 3000 immigrants per day. Miller was also heavily involved in the alleged drug war in Mexico and Venezuela. Miller, late at night, went on an ahistorical pro-empire rant on social media, which appeared like a bad imperial fever dream. The post talks about the premise of the Great Replacement theory, a far-right conspiracy theory floated by the French author Renaud Camus, which imagines a kind of reverse colonisation taking place from the third world countries toward the empires of old.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Not long after World War II the West dissolved its empires and colonies and began sending colossal sums of taxpayer-funded aid to these former territories (despite have already made them far wealthier and more successful). The West opened its borders, a kind of reverse…&mdash; Stephen Miller (@StephenM) <a href="https://twitter.com/StephenM/status/2008035701804208224?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 5, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Donald Trump claims the US will “run” Venezuela after Maduro’s capture, with Stephen Miller emerging as a key figure amid legal and political uncertainty.

Trump's new plan to “run” the Latin American country Venezuela with 30 million people could see Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller thrust into a position of power as Secretary of State Marco Rubio is busy. After the stunning capture of the ousted leader, Nicolas Maduro, and his wife Cilia Flores, US President Donald Trump seized the country's oil reserves and claimed that they are not at war with Venezuela. But he would not need Congressional approval to send a second strike. However, the important question remains who is actually ‘running’ the country. Vice President Delcy Rodrigues has taken control of the military, and the Supreme Court has put her in the role of acting President of Venezuela. US President Donald Trump, in a telephonic interview with NBC News, suggested that Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller will jointly run the country when asked who will be leading, Trump said, “Me.” There is no clear legal and institutional framework for how the United States could run a country of 30 million, but that did not stop Trump from threatening “boots on the ground” and demanding “total access” from the Venezuelan interim leadership. According to reports from the Washington Post, the President is relying on a handful of business insiders to look after foreign affairs. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is the nation's top diplomat. He was supposedly the "Venezuela hawk' and was reportedly the most desirable candidate to shoulder the responsibility. But he has his hands full as acting administrator of the US Agency for International Development, and acting archivist for the National Archives and Records Administration. So the responsibility of day-to-day monitoring could likely fall on Stephen Miller.

Donald Trump claims the US will “run” Venezuela after Maduro’s capture, with Stephen Miller emerging as a key figure amid legal and political uncertainty.

Will Stephen Miller 'Run' Venezuela? Trump’s plan raises alarm

US President Donald Trump's top aide Stephen Miller on Sunday (Aug 3) accused India of "financing" Russia's war in Ukraine by the nation's continued purchase of oil from Moscow. This comes as the United States continues to escalate pressure on New Delhi to stop buying Russian oil. Miller, the deputy chief of staff at the White House and one of Trump's most influential aides, during an interview, said that the US president has "very clearly" told India that it was "not acceptable for India to continue financing this war by purchasing the oil from Russia".&nbsp;<h2>"People will be shocked..."</h2>Appearing on Fox News' "Sunday Morning Futures", Miller voiced what was some of the strongest criticism yet by the Trump administration about India, one of America's major partners in the Indo-Pacific. He said that what Trump "said very clearly is that it is not acceptable for India to continue financing this war by purchasing the oil from Russia."He claimed that “People will be shocked to learn that India is basically tied with China in purchasing Russian oil... That's an astonishing fact.” However, tempering his criticism of India, Miller noted that Donald Trump's relationship with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was "tremendous".His statement comes as the US continues to put pressure on India to cease oil imports from Russia. On Friday, a US tariff of 25 per cent on Indian products also went into effect. Trump has further threatened India and other nations that buy oil from Russia with a 100 per cent tariff unless Moscow reaches a major peace deal with Ukraine.<h2>India to keep buying oil from Russia</h2>Meanwhile, on Saturday (Aug 2), sources in the Indian government told Reuters that New Delhi will keep purchasing oil from Moscow despite US threats. Calling the imports "long-term oil contracts", one unnamed source said that it was "not so simple to just stop buying overnight." Another Indian government official who also chose to stay anonymous noted that India's purchase of Russian crude has helped avoid a global surge in oil prices.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Stephen Miller, the deputy chief of staff at the White House and one of Trump's most influential aides, during an interview, said that the US president has "very clearly" told India that it was "not acceptable for India to continue financing this war by purchasing the oil from Russia". 

US President Donald Trump's top aide Stephen Miller on Sunday (Aug 3) accused India of "financing" Russia's war in Ukraine by the nation's continued purchase of oil from Moscow. This comes as the United States continues to escalate pressure on New Delhi to stop buying Russian oil. Miller, the deputy chief of staff at the White House and one of Trump's most influential aides, during an interview, said that the US president has "very clearly" told India that it was "not acceptable for India to continue financing this war by purchasing the oil from Russia". "People will be shocked..." Appearing on Fox News' "Sunday Morning Futures", Miller voiced what was some of the strongest criticism yet by the Trump administration about India, one of America's major partners in the Indo-Pacific. He said that what Trump "said very clearly is that it is not acceptable for India to continue financing this war by purchasing the oil from Russia." He claimed that “People will be shocked to learn that India is basically tied with China in purchasing Russian oil... That's an astonishing fact.” However, tempering his criticism of India, Miller noted that Donald Trump's relationship with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was "tremendous". His statement comes as the US continues to put pressure on India to cease oil imports from Russia. On Friday, a US tariff of 25 per cent on Indian products also went into effect. Trump has further threatened India and other nations that buy oil from Russia with a 100 per cent tariff unless Moscow reaches a major peace deal with Ukraine. India to keep buying oil from Russia Meanwhile, on Saturday (Aug 2), sources in the Indian government told Reuters that New Delhi will keep purchasing oil from Moscow despite US threats. Calling the imports "long-term oil contracts", one unnamed source said that it was "not so simple to just stop buying overnight." Another Indian government official who also chose to stay anonymous noted that India's purchase of Russian crude has helped avoid a global surge in oil prices.

Stephen Miller, the deputy chief of staff at the White House and one of Trump's most influential aides, during an interview, said that the US president has "very clearly" told India that it was "not acceptable for India to continue financing this war by purchasing the oil from Russia".&nbsp;

'People will be shocked...': Trump top aide Stephen Miller accuses India of 'financing' Russia's war in Ukraine via oil purchases

ABC News has suspended senior political correspondent Terry Moran after he posted a scathing personal comment online targeting Donald Trump’s adviser Stephen Miller.In a now-deleted post on X (formerly Twitter), Moran described Miller as “richly endowed with the capacity for hatred” and said he was the “bile” behind the Trumpist movement.“Miller is a man who is richly endowed with the capacity for hatred. He’s a world-class hater,” Moran wrote. “You can see this just by looking at him because you can see that his hatreds are his spiritual nourishment. He eats his hate,” he addedHe also called President Donald Trump “a world-class hater”, and added, “His hatred [is] only a means to an end, and that end [is] his own glorification. That’s his spiritual nourishment.”Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-bypass-security-no-tracking-no-records-elon-musk-s-doge-secretly-transmitted-white-house-data-via-starlink-1749380621741">‘Bypass security, no tracking, no records’: Elon Musk’s DOGE secretly transmitted White&nbsp;House&nbsp;data via Starlink</a><h2>ABC says post violates standards</h2>Following the uproar, ABC News issued a statement confirming Moran’s suspension.“ABC News stands for objectivity and impartiality in its news coverage and does not condone subjective personal attacks on others,” the network said. “The post does not reflect the views of ABC News and violated our standards — as a result, Terry Moran has been suspended pending further evaluation,” it added.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tiktok-s-most-followed-star-khaby-lame-detained-by-ice-then-posts-on-instagram-where-is-he-now-1749393420879">'He’s an ILLEGAL ALIEN!' TikTok’s most-followed star, Khaby Lame detained by ICE, then posts on Instagram - Where is he now?</a><h2>White House, Miller and Vance hit back</h2>White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt shared a screenshot of Moran’s post on her account and called the comments “unhinged and unacceptable”.“This is unhinged and unacceptable,” she wrote. “We have reached out to @ABC to inquire about how they plan to hold Terry accountable,” she added.Stephen Miller also responded, saying Moran’s outburst revealed the “radical” nature of mainstream media.“For decades, the privileged anchors and reporters narrating and gatekeeping our society have been radicals adopting a journalist’s pose,” he said.Vice President JD Vance called Moran’s post “a vile smear” and said it was “dripping with hatred.”“As it happens, I know Stephen quite well. And he’s motivated by love of country,” Vance added.<h2>Who is Terry Moran?</h2>Terry Moran, born in Chicago, earned a degree in English from Lawrence University in 1982. He started his journalism career writing for The New Republic before moving into broadcast journalism with Court TV, where he covered major trials including those of O.J. Simpson and the Menendez brothers.He rose to prominence covering the Clinton presidency and Al Gore’s campaign before joining ABC News. As co-anchor of Nightline, Moran interviewed Barack Obama nine times in one-on-one conversations.

In a now-deleted post on X (formerly Twitter), Moran described Miller as “richly endowed with the capacity for hatred” and said he was the “bile” behind the Trumpist movement.

ABC News has suspended senior political correspondent Terry Moran after he posted a scathing personal comment online targeting Donald Trump’s adviser Stephen Miller. In a now-deleted post on X (formerly Twitter), Moran described Miller as “richly endowed with the capacity for hatred” and said he was the “bile” behind the Trumpist movement. “Miller is a man who is richly endowed with the capacity for hatred. He’s a world-class hater,” Moran wrote. “You can see this just by looking at him because you can see that his hatreds are his spiritual nourishment. He eats his hate,” he added He also called President Donald Trump “a world-class hater”, and added, “His hatred [is] only a means to an end, and that end [is] his own glorification. That’s his spiritual nourishment.” Also read: ‘Bypass security, no tracking, no records’: Elon Musk’s DOGE secretly transmitted White House data via Starlink ABC says post violates standards Following the uproar, ABC News issued a statement confirming Moran’s suspension. “ABC News stands for objectivity and impartiality in its news coverage and does not condone subjective personal attacks on others,” the network said. “The post does not reflect the views of ABC News and violated our standards — as a result, Terry Moran has been suspended pending further evaluation,” it added. Also read: 'He’s an ILLEGAL ALIEN!' TikTok’s most-followed star, Khaby Lame detained by ICE, then posts on Instagram - Where is he now? White House, Miller and Vance hit back White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt shared a screenshot of Moran’s post on her account and called the comments “unhinged and unacceptable”. “This is unhinged and unacceptable,” she wrote. “We have reached out to @ABC to inquire about how they plan to hold Terry accountable,” she added. Stephen Miller also responded, saying Moran’s outburst revealed the “radical” nature of mainstream media. “For decades, the privileged anchors and reporters narrating and gatekeeping our society have been radicals adopting a journalist’s pose,” he said. Vice President JD Vance called Moran’s post “a vile smear” and said it was “dripping with hatred.” “As it happens, I know Stephen quite well. And he’s motivated by love of country,” Vance added. Who is Terry Moran? Terry Moran, born in Chicago, earned a degree in English from Lawrence University in 1982. He started his journalism career writing for The New Republic before moving into broadcast journalism with Court TV, where he covered major trials including those of O.J. Simpson and the Menendez brothers. He rose to prominence covering the Clinton presidency and Al Gore’s campaign before joining ABC News. As co-anchor of Nightline, Moran interviewed Barack Obama nine times in one-on-one conversations.

In a now-deleted post on X (formerly Twitter), Moran described Miller as “richly endowed with the capacity for hatred” and said he was the “bile” behind the Trumpist movement.

‘He eats his hate’: Who is Terry Moran? Journalist suspended after explosive post calling Trump, aide Stephen Miller 'world-class haters'

Elon Musk, the world's richest man, backed Donald Trump for US presidency online and on the ground. In return, he is being offered to run an agency of his own design to cut government spending. But it appears all is not well between the X owner and the incoming American president.

Eyebrows are being raised about the changed body language of the duo when Trump attended a launch event of SpaceX, owned by Musk, on Tuesday (Nov 19) in Texas.

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Multiple media reports are speculating that the cause could be Musk's assertive and mercurial personality, and his claiming of credit for Trump's shock victory against Democrat Kamala Harris in the November 5 election.

The apparent coldness - or even anxiety- of Trump at the Tuesday SpaceX event comes amid Musk's reported arguments with other members of the Trump transition team.

Earlier, US media reports said that there was an argument at Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida between Musk and Boris Epshteyn, a member of the Trump legal team.

Musk reportedly complained that Epshteyn was pushing people who were not qualified for jobs in the incoming Trump administration.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/is-trumps-inner-circle-cracking-musk-and-trumps-legal-adviser-had-a-blow-up-report-suggests-777218">Also read: Is Trump's inner circle cracking? Musk and Trump's legal adviser had a blow-up, report suggests</a>

It is also possible that Musk will differ on the issues of visas and migration with incoming deputy chief of policy, Stephen Miller, who is hawkish&nbsp;on immigration.

Miller was seen as the architect of the 'Muslim ban' in the first Trump administration.

NBC News reported citing sources that Musk was behaving like 'a co-president' and making&nbsp;Trump 'feel indebted' to him. That's not going to go down well with the Republican.

<h2>Body language expert breaks down lack of warmth between Trump and Musk</h2>

A report in the UK paper The Telegraph even employed a body language expert to examine the changed attitude of Trump towards Musk.

The expert, Darren Stanton, said Trump looked like a 'fish out of water' at the SpaceX event.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-wont-go-home-cant-get-rid-of-him-trump-says-after-billionaires-constant-presence-at-his-home-776219">Also read: 'Elon won't go home, can't get rid of him,' Trump says after billionaire's constant presence at his home</a> 
 
Trump 'kept his arms hanging limply at his side: an act of anxiety and awkwardness,' the paper cited Stanton, who found Trump to be "very uneasy… usually he comes over as this alpha male, the most empowered, most powerful person in the room."

"I think he’s quite intimidated by Musk...He was out of his depth – his hands were just by his side like a mannequin.”

The report said Trump's 'power gestures' characteristic of his alpha male persona were missing.

As Musk gestured across to Starship of SpaceX, the largest rocket ever built, Trump "buttoned up his jacket before checking each of his pockets",&nbsp;according to Stanton who suggested he was 'a little intimidated'.

Stanton claimed that the only other person Trump is similarly submissive to is Russian President Vladimir Putin. 
 
(With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk, the world's richest man, backed Donald Trump for US presidency online and on the ground. In return, he is being offered to run an agency of his own design to cut government spending.

Elon Musk, the world's richest man, backed Donald Trump for US presidency online and on the ground. In return, he is being offered to run an agency of his own design to cut government spending. But it appears all is not well between the X owner and the incoming American president. Eyebrows are being raised about the changed body language of the duo when Trump attended a launch event of SpaceX, owned by Musk, on Tuesday (Nov 19) in Texas. Watch: Trump, Musk Solidify Bond With Texas Trip × Multiple media reports are speculating that the cause could be Musk's assertive and mercurial personality, and his claiming of credit for Trump's shock victory against Democrat Kamala Harris in the November 5 election. The apparent coldness - or even anxiety- of Trump at the Tuesday SpaceX event comes amid Musk's reported arguments with other members of the Trump transition team. Earlier, US media reports said that there was an argument at Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida between Musk and Boris Epshteyn, a member of the Trump legal team. Musk reportedly complained that Epshteyn was pushing people who were not qualified for jobs in the incoming Trump administration. Also read: Is Trump's inner circle cracking? Musk and Trump's legal adviser had a blow-up, report suggests It is also possible that Musk will differ on the issues of visas and migration with incoming deputy chief of policy, Stephen Miller, who is hawkish on immigration. Miller was seen as the architect of the 'Muslim ban' in the first Trump administration. NBC News reported citing sources that Musk was behaving like 'a co-president' and making Trump 'feel indebted' to him. That's not going to go down well with the Republican. Body language expert breaks down lack of warmth between Trump and Musk A report in the UK paper The Telegraph even employed a body language expert to examine the changed attitude of Trump towards Musk. The expert, Darren Stanton, said Trump looked like a 'fish out of water' at the SpaceX event. Also read: 'Elon won't go home, can't get rid of him,' Trump says after billionaire's constant presence at his home Trump 'kept his arms hanging limply at his side: an act of anxiety and awkwardness,' the paper cited Stanton, who found Trump to be "very uneasy… usually he comes over as this alpha male, the most empowered, most powerful person in the room." "I think he’s quite intimidated by Musk...He was out of his depth – his hands were just by his side like a mannequin.” The report said Trump's 'power gestures' characteristic of his alpha male persona were missing. As Musk gestured across to Starship of SpaceX, the largest rocket ever built, Trump "buttoned up his jacket before checking each of his pockets", according to Stanton who suggested he was 'a little intimidated'. Stanton claimed that the only other person Trump is similarly submissive to is Russian President Vladimir Putin. (With inputs from agencies)

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