Trump gives Elon Musk his first ‘slap on the wrist’

Professor of American studies at the Clinton Institute Scott Lucas tells Times Radio’s Maddie Hale that Donald Trump just gave Elon Musk his first “slap on the wrist” when the US President told cabinet secretaries that only they can make decisions about cutting staff from government departments, not Elon Musk or his Department of Government Efficiency.

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[CarloHerrmann]

It is Russia that needs to have new fair elections not Ukraine.

[billwalsh]

If the Russians are calling for the replacement of Zelensky, that the best reason to keep him.

[dallwthibodaux]

Putin, trump and j d need to be replaced, not Zelenskyy.

[EdwardRLyons]

For the sake of Europe's future security, we cannot, must not, buy American again. That money needs to be invested in European industry, achieving strategic autonomy from the US. Just as France always said was needed.

[leebennett]

Sir, Why is trump's actions not screaming TREASON! I don't read or hear the word TREASON connected to trump, why?!?! 😮

[vermellejohnson]

Scott Lucas, you nailed it. Thank you for your summation of this Administration

[arlenewipfler]

The EU and Ukraine need their own military equipment manufacturers. Relying on the US going forward is foolish. The US is unreliable.

[max.fleming]

I'm always grateful to hear Mr Scott Lucas. He speaks such truths and clarity to world events.
Thank you & Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦

[anna-karinhamberg-nqnv]

"America is a circus" Spot on !!

[AmaliaAlexieff]

JD Vance is completely incompetent as a neogtiator

[sabitrisugrim]

Too lake for the slap …???? THE WORLD ALREADY SEES AND HATES HIM

[davethomas]

The idea that Trump communicates / listens to his cabinet members is ridiculous, he's far too busy playing golf. Trump is a loose cannon, blowing off at any one who doesn't butter him up.

[janetduggan]

If Drump wanted Americans to believe he was giving a slap back to Musk maybe he should kick him out if the White House!

[augusthome]

I think Trump told Vance to try and get President Zelensky angry in order to justify Trump’s treatment of him. Vance would have done anything to oblige. Vance is a spineless bootlicker.

[MikeBike-dx]

Why not get them on board on the next spaceship flight .

[JoeyBlogs]

It makes sense for Trump to punish Musk whilst Musk has lost his popularity. It's a strategic power play.

[wendieking]

The world showed Trump just how much support Ukraine, and President Zelenskyy have.✌️

[kingsframingartgalleryyour]

Don't even waste time on the election in Ukraine during the war.
Trump needs to keep his nose out of Ukraine policies.
Respect Ukraine policies and sovereignty.
Trump needs to repair the damage he is causing in America.

[tonupharry]

America has a long history of using Nazis to build rockets
They used to actually get into space though .

[dietmarnieder]

Zelenskyj is a real leader. Very seldom in the world. Dictators are rulers, cruel rulers, no leaders.