In late August, White House staffers, law enforcement officials, and members of President Donald Trump’s second administration gathered at the military post home of Katie and Stephen Miller for a party celebrating Karoline Leavitt’s birthday, Vanity Fair reported.
The Bottom Line
- The gathering served a triple purpose: celebrating Leavitt’s birthday, marking her departure as press secretary, and celebrating Stephen Miller’s birthday.
- Festivities at the military base home included hibachi chefs, a mechanical bull, and a cake styled to resemble the White House Briefing Room lectern.
- The guest list featured nearly 100 attendees, drawing major Cabinet officials and political figures to the military post south of the White House.
Parties on a Military Post
The late August event marked one of several major productions hosted by the Millers at their residence located on a military base south of the White House. Over the summer, the address hosted a gathering for Todd Blanche to celebrate his confirmation as attorney general. Regular guests report that attendance routinely reaches nearly 100 people, drawing prominent figures such as the Rubios, the Hegseths, the Burgums, and Kash Patel alongside his fiancée, Alexis Wilkins.
The gatherings incorporate distinct entertainment and catering choices. Entertainment at the parties has included a mechanical bull that bounced children into the air, alongside petting zoos featuring donkeys and assorted animals for children’s birthdays. Catering setups have featured pizza trucks, professional bartenders, and hibachi chefs serving guests.
Reviving Washington Social Traditions
The gatherings hosted by Katie Miller establish a distinct social center within the current administration. While historical hostesses brought together bipartisan figures and cultural icons, the Millers’ events function as executive functions drawing the administration’s figures.
| Event | Guest of Honor / Occasion | Key Features |
|---|---|---|
| Late August Gathering | Karoline Leavitt & Stephen Miller Birthdays / Farewell | Hibachi chefs, mechanical bull, lectern-shaped cake |
| Summer Reception | Todd Blanche Attorney General Confirmation | Pizza trucks, professional bartenders, Cabinet attendees |
Catering to the Make America Healthy Again Movement
Food selections at the Millers’ home reflect aspects of the Make America Healthy Again movement. Regular guests state that Katie Miller prioritizes catering companies that adhere to teachings encouraging raw milk consumption and the avoidance of seed oils.
An exception to the dietary focus appeared at a recent event featuring a shaved ice truck utilizing syrups containing food dyes targeted by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
