Miran is a rarity, a highly trained economist who makes a logical-sounding case for Trump’s stunningly contrarian game plan.

Miran has been a major defender of Trump’s income tax cuts and tariff hikes. He also has played down the risk of Trump’s tariffs generating higher inflation.

Miran has emerged as a vocal defender of Trump's economic agenda, particularly the 2025 tax cuts and the broad tariff regime.