Recently, I've been paying attention to a pretty interesting political gossip. The name Steven Cheung might be unfamiliar to many, but he is quite a prominent figure in the U.S. political scene. An Asian American, he holds an important position in Trump’s team, essentially serving as Trump’s spokesperson and speechwriter.

This guy’s style is especially direct—he’s fiercely protective of his boss, routinely confronts reporters, disses celebrities, and his foul-mouthed, wolf-style remarks are commonplace. People in the circle are used to his approach. But recently, it seems he really offended Trump and the MAGA hardcore fans, with rumors saying Steven Cheung has lost trust and has been kicked out of the core circle.

The trigger was an incident on January 13th. Trump visited a Ford factory in Michigan, and was confronted face-to-face by a worker who called him a “pedophile protector” and said the government had never released Epstein’s documents. Trump immediately responded with a middle finger and profanity, creating an extremely awkward scene. Steven Cheung immediately stepped out to defend him, issuing a statement saying the protester was a “lunatic who completely lost control,” and that the president’s response was “most appropriate and clear.”

Once this statement was out, the media and netizens exploded. Mainstream outlets like Reuters and Yahoo reported on it, focusing on him calling the protester a “lunatic.” People criticized him for being “wolfish and overprotective,” and questioned how the White House could speak like that. Honestly, Steven Cheung did seem to go a bit overboard this time.

There are also rumors that he opposed ICE actions targeting certain ethnic groups, but these are mostly factional disputes within MAGA, unconfirmed by mainstream media, and full of exaggerated gossip on X (Twitter).

The current situation is—Steven Cheung has gone from being Trump’s most loyal gunman to someone disliked by his own people. Some even say his flaunting wealth, like luxury cars and mansions, is part of the reason. In politics, going overboard in protecting your boss can backfire; being too obsessed with “loyalty” can actually cause you to lose trust.