NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Feb 12, 2025
Elon Musk, billionaire entrepreneur and CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, joins to discuss his controversial cost-cutting initiatives in collaboration with the Trump administration. He dives into the political ramifications of these moves and the urgency around current events, like the release of American teacher Marc Fogel from a Russian prison. The conversation also touches on geopolitical tensions, particularly regarding the Gaza situation and the complexities of balancing legislative efforts with humanitarian concerns.
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Musk and Trump Defend Cost-Cutting
- Elon Musk defended his role in reshaping the American government.
- President Trump claimed that their cost-cutting exposed government waste and corruption.
American Teacher Released from Russian Prison
- American teacher Marc Fogel is returning to the U.S. after being imprisoned in Russia.
- The Trump administration secured his release in exchange for, according to Trump, "not much."
Trump's Gaza Plan
- President Trump doubled down on his Gaza plan while meeting Jordan's King Abdullah.
- Trump threatened to cut aid to Jordan if they didn't accept Palestinians from Gaza.