Reuters World News Trump travel ban, Putin call and Musk’s ‘kill the bill’
Jun 5, 2025
The discussion kicks off with Trump's controversial travel ban affecting citizens from 12 nations and potential legal challenges ahead. Elon Musk stirs the pot by criticizing a significant tax and spending bill, leading to friction with the White House. Meanwhile, tensions escalate as Putin warns Trump about necessary responses to Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian bombers. The podcast also highlights dissent from Republican leaders regarding proposed cuts to crucial health initiatives and shares excitement around Nintendo's latest gaming console launch.
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Trump's Targeted Travel Ban Logic
- Trump banned citizens from 12 countries due to inadequate vetting and some countries refusing to accept nationals back.
- Visas issued before June 9 remain valid, but applicability to ongoing visa processes is uncertain.
Harvard Students' Entry Suspended
- Trump suspended all foreign national Harvard students from entering the US for six months citing national security.
- Harvard argued this as retaliatory and a violation of First Amendment rights.
Musk's Influence on GOP Deficit Debate
- Trump’s $2.4 trillion tax and spending bill spurred Elon Musk to urge killing the bill over deficit concerns.
- This pressure splits Republicans between supporting the bill and fiscal hawks opposing it.