WASHINGTON, D.C. — White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller says the political and intelligence community figures who pushed the Trump–Russia collusion allegations are still engaged in an “ongoing conspiracy” to undermine Donald Trump – a claim he says makes the statute of limitations irrelevant.
Appearing on Fox News’ Sunday Morning Futures with Maria Bartiromo on August 3, Miller called the Russia investigation “the single greatest hoax” and “a coup to overthrow a democratically elected government.” He asserted that recent disclosures from U.S. intelligence agencies and the FBI confirm the effort was premeditated and coordinated at the highest levels of government and the Democratic Party.
Miller stressed that the alleged conspiracy did not end when Trump left office. Instead, he says, it continued throughout President Biden’s term and “to this day,” with government officials, congressional staffers, and intelligence community members still concealing information to protect those involved. Because the conduct is ongoing, Miller argues, there is no expiration date for legal action.
The statute of limitations doesn’t apply when it comes to conspiracy,” Miller said, echoing recent comments from former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe. “It is an ongoing and continuing conspiracy… it hasn’t ended.” He claimed that public statements, testimony, and actions by figures such as former FBI Director James Comey were specifically intended to perpetuate the plot.
According to Miller, without full accountability and significant criminal penalties, such politically motivated operations will continue indefinitely. He warned that a failure to act would cement a precedent where “deep state” operatives could fabricate evidence and target political opponents, even up to the level of the presidency, without consequence.
Miller also linked the FBI’s 2022 search of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate to the same “coup,” claiming it was an effort to retrieve documents that could expose wrongdoing by the plot’s architects.
Bartiromo and Miller criticized mainstream media for downplaying or ignoring the new disclosures, arguing that the press had helped spread the false narrative for years. Both suggested that the focus on the Russia investigation diverted national security resources away from pressing global threats, including U.S. dependence on Chinese pharmaceuticals, Russia’s expansion in Ukraine, and Iran’s nuclear program.
For Miller, the bottom line is clear: the alleged conspiracy to undermine Trump remains active, making prosecution possible regardless of how much time has passed.
The conspiracy hasn’t ended,” he said. “It is ongoing.”
Q&A: Understanding the Trump–Russia Collusion Allegations and Ongoing Conspiracy Claims
Q: What was the original Trump–Russia collusion allegation?
A: The allegation was that Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign conspired with the Russian government to influence the outcome of the election. These claims sparked FBI investigations, congressional hearings, and the appointment of Special Counsel Robert Mueller.
Q: What did the Mueller Report conclude?
A: The 2019 report did not establish that Trump or his campaign conspired with Russia, but it documented Russian interference in the 2016 election and examined potential obstruction of justice by the president.
Q: Why is Stephen Miller calling it a “coup”?
A: Miller argues that the investigation was knowingly based on false information, coordinated by political opponents and intelligence officials, and aimed at removing a sitting president – which he characterizes as a coup.
Q: What does “ongoing conspiracy” mean in this context?
A: Miller claims that individuals involved have continued to hide information, perpetuate the narrative, and obstruct full disclosure. He says this continuation means the legal clock (statute of limitations) hasn’t started or hasn’t expired.
Q: What role does the statute of limitations play?
A: Most federal crimes have a time limit for prosecution, but in cases of ongoing conspiracy, that limit doesn’t apply until the conspiracy ends. Miller and former DNI John Ratcliffe argue it’s still active.
Q: How does the Mar-a-Lago search fit in?
A: Miller alleges the FBI raid on Trump’s Florida residence was part of the same conspiracy, intended to recover documents that could incriminate those involved in the original collusion allegations.
Q: How does Miller say this impacted U.S. security?
A: He claims national security agencies were distracted from major threats – such as China’s dominance in pharmaceuticals, Russian expansionism, and Iran’s nuclear program – because resources were focused on the Russia narrative.
Q: What’s next?
A: Miller says the Department of Justice should pursue prosecutions against all involved. He warns that without accountability, similar operations will continue against political opponents in the future.
