Reuters World News Trump’s Ukraine message, DOGE, Milei crypto scandal and NY’s Adams
Feb 19, 2025
Donald Trump hints at a possible meeting with Putin, brushing off Ukraine's worries about being sidelined. Elon Musk faces legal hurdles as his efficiency department's actions are challenged. Argentina's President Javier Milei is under scrutiny for promoting a cryptocurrency that crashed spectacularly. Meanwhile, a federal judge demands clarity on why U.S. prosecutors aim to drop charges against New York's Mayor Eric Adams. The podcast connects the dots between politics and tech, revealing scandals that shake public trust.
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Trump on Ukraine
- Donald Trump dismissed Ukraine's concerns about exclusion from U.S.-Russian talks in Saudi Arabia.
- He claims Ukraine should have resolved the conflict in the past three years.
Bolsonaro's Charges
- Jair Bolsonaro, former Brazilian president, faces charges of orchestrating a plot to overthrow the government.
- This follows a two-year investigation into the election-denial movement after his 2022 loss.
Musk's Access
- Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency gained access to federal agencies' systems, despite challenges.
- This includes sensitive data at the IRS and Social Security Administration, raising concerns.