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In the realm of political style, the art of makeup often takes center stage, yet it seems the MAGA crowd consistently fumbles this beauty frontier. Katie Miller, wife of Stephen Miller, serves as a prime example. Residing in the heart of Trumpland, the Millers are emblematic of the burgeoning “Republican makeup” trend—a look that Katie fully embraces, characterized by its notably muddy finish.
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Images from May 2025 and February 2026 showcase Katie’s makeup struggles, marked by a dry, flaky appearance. Such issues often stem from a lack of proper hydration, causing foundation to settle into pores and fine lines. The cakey look she frequently sports seems to arise from mismatched shades and an overzealous application of foundation. Her aesthetic, reminiscent of the reality TV show Jersey Shore, reflects an indulgence in heavy makeup.
Katie frequently opts for a pale pink lipstick, which can exacerbate the thick foundation or overly bright blush. Occasionally, she pairs this with an unblended smoky eye, a hallmark of the “Republican makeup” style. This choice, however, tends to weigh down her features, accentuating tiredness rather than complementing her natural eye shape.
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The phrase “Republican makeup” has gained traction as observers note the distinct beauty routines favored by women aligned with Republican and MAGA circles. This look often features uneven blending, excessive powder, and foundation several shades too dark. This trend isn’t exclusive to women; figures like Vice President JD Vance reportedly indulge in eyeliner to accentuate his striking blue eyes.
Though Katie Miller leans towards a more understated look compared to some MAGA women, her makeup still misses the mark. She shares this predicament with other prominent figures like Kristi Noem, Riley Gaines, and Laura Loomer. Even the Trump family is known for similar makeup missteps, often opting for a conspicuous orange spray tan and a heavy-handed bronzer application. Like her peers, Miller appears not entirely immune to the Mar-a-Lago aesthetic, suggesting possible enhancements to her lips and nose, an apparent requisite for achieving the quintessential Republican glam.
Katie Miller’s ‘Republican makeup’ is less flashy than that of some other conservatives
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The term “Republican makeup” began trending as people started to notice the very specific makeup looks that Republican and MAGA women often sport. This makeup can manifest in blotchy blending, too much powder, and foundation that’s a few shades too dark. Women aren’t the only victims of this trend. For Vice President JD Vance, it appears as his purported obsession with eyeliner to support his striking yet foreboding blue eyes.
While Katie Miller seems to keep it more natural than other MAGA women in her orbit, her makeup still suffers, but at least she’s not alone. There are several MAGA stars with cakey makeup routines, including Kristi Noem, Riley Gaines, and Laura Loomer. The Trump family are also known for this type of makeup fail, often known for applying a nice and natural bright orange spray tan and a punch of bronzer across their cheeks. Like many of her contemporaries, Miller also looks like she wasn’t totally immune to Mar-a-Lago face, possibly undergoing changes to her lips and nose. A nip and tuck seems like a vital step in achieving full Republican glam.