Morning Wire Trump-Musk Feud & Travel Ban 2.0 | 6.6.25
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Jun 6, 2025 Tensions escalate as President Trump and Elon Musk engage in a fiery social media feud over policies. Trump’s sweeping travel ban is back, targeting several countries due to security concerns. The discussion also features calls for investigations into Biden's auto-pen, raising questions about executive powers. Meanwhile, the podcast highlights economic investments totaling $15 trillion, showcasing corporate confidence, amidst debates on budget cuts and Medicaid reductions impacting the federal deficit.
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Trump-Musk Public Feud Escalates
- The public feud between Trump and Elon Musk centers around the "big, ugly spending bill" with conflicting views on the EV mandate and fiscal policies.
- Their escalating social media exchanges indicate deep personal and political tensions affecting their relationship.
Senator on Spending Bill Progress
- Republican Senator Roger Marshall believes the spending bill is 90-95% complete, aiming to balance cutting spending and protecting key programs like Medicaid.
- Economic growth projections impact deficit outcomes, with optimism for $15 trillion in investments boosting growth potential.
Trump's Expanded Travel Ban
- Trump's new travel ban reinstates and expands bans on nationals from 12 countries due to terror threats and visa overstay rates.
- The ban targets temporary and immigrant statuses with exemptions for visas already held and U.S. national interests.