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On the same day reports surfaced alleging Elon Musk’s heavy drug use during his 2024 Trump campaign involvement, the two took to the White House for a press conference that could only be described as a formal dismissal of Musk from the political stage.
The strangeness began rather abruptly when Trump had an aide set up a laptop on his desk so reporters could view a video featuring Rick Santelli, a MAGA supporter, extolling the virtues of tariffs and their supposed effectiveness.
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Following a series of dubious claims about DOGE cutsâincluding an assertion from Trump that the government was spending millions to make mice transgenderâthings escalated further. Trump then handed the floor to Musk, who, in a moment that could only be described as surreal, complimented the Oval Office ceiling, leading both men to gaze upward like a pair of bewildered children.
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Fox Newsâ Peter Doocy attempted to pose a question to Musk regarding a New York Times report, but Musk abruptly interrupted:
Oh wait.
Is it the same New York Times? The one that won a Pulitzer for their false reporting on Russiagate? Let me check my facts; I think a judge just ruled against them, and they might even have to give back that Pulitzer. So, letâs move on. Next question.
This press conference can only be deemed a spectacular failure. Reports indicate that Trump is keen to keep Musk close, fearing the implications of a wealthy figure like Musk breaking away, especially as Trump leverages Muskâs financial influence to maintain control over congressional Republicans.
As Musk marveled at the Oval Office ceiling and dodged inquiries about his alleged substance use, one cannot help but wonder if this is a reflection of a broader absurdityâa Ronald Reagan on acid scenario unfolding in real-time.
It is astonishing how rapidly the White House has devolved from a beacon of serious governance to what feels like a discarded script from a satirical cartoon. Observers worldwide are likely watching these developments with a blend of horror and bewilderment.
Indeed, something seems amiss at the White House as Muskâs narrative shifts from DOGE to dodgy dealings.
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