Verdict with Ted Cruz Bonus Pod: Trump Pushes for Keystone Pipeline & Backs Elon's Email to Government Workers
Feb 25, 2025
Elon Musk's recent email mandate for federal employees stirs confusion, urging them to list weekly achievements or face implied resignations. Responses from agency heads vary, with some encouraging staff to ignore the directive. Meanwhile, Trump pushes to revive the Keystone XL pipeline, touting energy independence amidst criticism of the Democrats. The discussion also touches on the U.S. vote at the UN regarding the Ukraine conflict, promoting peace talks as a preferred approach in lieu of condemnation.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Musk's Email
- Elon Musk, appointed by Trump to lead DOGE, emailed federal employees asking about their weekly accomplishments.
- Non-responses were deemed resignations, causing confusion.
Trump Backs Musk
- Trump supported Musk's email, aiming to identify unproductive employees and eliminate waste.
- A Harvard Harris poll indicated strong public support for Trump's administration and DOGE.
Keystone Pipeline Revival
- Trump reiterated his commitment to the Keystone XL pipeline, emphasizing energy independence.
- He criticized Democrats for halting the project and invited the company to restart it.