Stephen Miller froze during a live CNN interview after he mentioned that President Trump has "plenary authority," a term that implies broad, almost unlimited power. Miller was discussing the President's authority under Title 10 of the U.S. Code to deploy the National Guard when he abruptly stopped speaking and appeared momentarily frozen on camera. CNN attributed this to a technical glitch, but many viewers and social media users speculated that Miller suddenly realized he said something he was not supposed to openly admit and was possibly instructed to stop talking. This moment sparked controversy and significant online discussion, with some suggesting it revealed an authoritarian mindset within the administration.
In short, Miller's freeze was likely due to him accidentally revealing the administration's claim to wide-ranging presidential power, prompting a sudden halt either by himself or from a cue off-camera.
