

Trump 2.0: Musk in the Oval, a Gift to Mayor Adams and a Win for Putin
425 snips Feb 14, 2025
Maggie Haberman, White House correspondent for The New York Times, joins David Sanger and Zolan Kanno-Youngs to dissect the latest political theatrics. They dive into the unusual alliance of Trump and Musk during a recent Oval Office event, exploring its implications on both domestic policy and international relations. The trio also discusses Trump's transactional foreign policy, the controversial relocation plans for Palestinians, and how U.S. foreign policy is shifting amidst conflicts with Russia and Ukraine. Tune in for a sharp analysis!
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Musk in the Oval Office
- Elon Musk joined President Trump in the Oval Office, along with Musk's child, X, for an executive order signing.
- Musk spoke extensively about alleged fraud and waste within the government, particularly USAID.
Trump and Musk: Power Dynamics
- Trump ceded the stage to Musk, seemingly uncomfortable with the power dynamic.
- This unusual display highlighted Musk's growing influence and raised questions about the traditional power structure.
Justifying Cost-Cutting
- Trump and Musk justify cost-cutting by alleging corruption without providing evidence.
- This tactic may reflect Trump's default tendency to label anything he dislikes as corrupt.