A Stephen Miller staffer and tough talk: Inside Trump’s latest attack on Harvard

Trump’s government has consistently prioritized speed and shock value over the typical methodical steps required to build a legal case. In a recent incident, the Justice Department approached Harvard University with claims of discrimination against white men at The Harvard Law Review and accused the publication of tampering with evidence. The administration demanded that Harvard stop interfering and revealed having a “cooperating witness” inside the journal, now working in the White House under Stephen Miller. This move by the administration is part of a broader trend where federal investigatory powers are being used to push its political agenda quickly and dramatically. The investigation of The Harvard Law Review showcases this strategy, as the government’s threats led the journal to comply with some demands. The use of a cooperating witness in an ongoing investigation being given a White House job has raised eyebrows among legal experts. The administration’s actions indicate a willingness to go to great lengths to support their cause, as evident in the Harvard case.