ROOKE: Katie Miller Birthday Post Shouldn’t Be Scandalous

Mary Rooke Commentary and Analysis Writer August 24, 2026 2:05 PM ET A birthday post from the wife of one of President Donald Trump’s closest advisors sent a left-wing media outlet into full meltdown mode.Katie Miller, wife of White House homeland security adviser Stephen Miller, posted a happy birthday message Sunday to her husband, calling him her “favorite person” and “the best dad.”The simple act was apparently enough to throw The Daily Beast’s Vic Verbalaitis into shock that a woman would actually love and support her husband. She remarked on how inspiring it’s been to watch his “drive and determination” as he lives his life’s dream. “Stephen never quits, never surrenders, and never gives up. He knew President Trump would win,” she said. “Four little kids and the ability to change the