'Chosen by God' - Donald Trump, Elon Musk and new MAGA hit Washington | US Politics | New Statesman

Donald Trump and a wave of MAGA loyalists are taking over in Washington DC - but how long can their strained relationships last?

Following the inauguration of Donald Trump, his team, and those looking for a job, have descended on Washington D.C., rapidly replacing the familiar faces of the outgoing administration.

Trump has signed a flurry of executive orders, Elon Musk is making his presence felt both on- and off-line, and Democrats are leaving the city.

Freddie Hayward is in Washington DC. He joins Hannah Barnes and Rachel Cunliffe to describe how US politics is changing.

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[marcomarcon]

At the beginning of his political career, Hitler was considered a contemptible vulgarian and snubbed by establishment conservatives. As his popularity grew, people who had previously been publicly contemptuous of his coarse and hateful populism made a 180° turn and started to praise him. These included Germany's leading captains of industry. Critics became enablers, lies metamorphosed into truths, and moral turpitude became the new normal.

[willvazquez]

Now the mastermind behind six bankruptcies will show America how to bankrupt the country

[johnmoorefilm]

The minimum-wage worker toiling away in the background was a nice touch, Freddy…😮‍💨

[adiarmuid]

a pervert in power with a bunch of criminals running the show - its almost funny that the american will have 4 years of this roller coaster - they bough the ticket unfortunaley we will all be covered in sick - not funny at all

[geraldbutler]

Calm analysis from real educated journalists. Great work!

[paulcormican]

Trump back in the White House would be comedy gold if it wasn't so damned serious.

[fookdatchit]

I aint no lefty trans work shy illegal immigrant criminal with a copy of das capital under each arm. But this was the most balanced post of the week. Thank you very much

[marksimons]

I would say "Give up X. It's poison"'.

[SteveHassall-gz]

What if Trump really IS the second coming of the Messiah !? ....

[jumpa]

'Chosen by God'...he thinks he's some Prophet lol

[MoeSzyslak]

These 2 need to go on a woke de-radicalisation course 🤣 cry more!! Trump is back 🇺🇸

[perkinscrane]

What was the point of the comparison of survival time lengths of Trump appointees being made in “Scaramucci’s”? Are normal time units (days, weeks, months) not suitable?

[judithdavidson]

Amusing as he claimed to be an avowed atheist

[brontaylor]

Steve Bannon is not in the cabinet OR the White House.

[ssuwandi]

Father Tom's 1980s Prophecy just unfolded.

[tonyduncan]

_"There seems to be a shift towards Elon Musk"_ - I'm hanging on those words. The Asperger's sufferer? What aspect? The Science, the Logic, or the Alienation? (Possibly important, WTF).

[ShoibZubire]

i know this has nothing to do with the video, but i kept seeing Vibrations of Manifestation by Alex Lane mentioned everywhere in comment sections. i was skeptical, but after hearing so much about it, i decided to give it a read. honestly, it’s not just hype. the book teaches you how to shift your energy and mindset in a way that feels natural, and it’s amazing how much it changes the way you see your goals and the opportunities around you.

[dh]

It'll be interesting to see how that 2nd amendment works out. Time will tell. In the mean time, there is lots to talk about and speculate over and talk words and say nothing about

[thirumalai.nvenketraman]

i know this isn’t the place for it, but i kept seeing Vibrations of Manifestation by Alex Lane mentioned over and over in comments, and curiosity finally got the better of me. i read the book, and honestly, it’s one of the most practical guides to understanding manifestation i’ve ever seen. it’s not about instant results, but you can feel the difference as you apply what it teaches. seeing how people respond to me now, i totally get why it’s all over the comments.

[ianmac]

"Here is the clock. The Trumpton clock. Telling the time... steadily, sensibly; never too quickly, never too slowly... Telling the time for Trumpton!"[

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