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Trump and Musk Press Conference

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Cossy Wed 12-Feb-25 11:22:54

I think Trump really really is losing the plot.

Firstly a press conference with Musk and Musk’s 4 year old son (picking his nose in some photos).

Followed by Trump announcing said “the Department of Government Efficiency had found “fraud” and “waste” in the government”

He has handed across so much power to Musk, and freedom, and they speak every day. It’s scary!

MayBee70 Wed 12-Feb-25 15:13:31

Ivanka was next to him at the Super Bowl. And Jared is still very involved with Israel I believe.

FriedGreenTomatoes2 Wed 12-Feb-25 15:27:12

The whole scene reminded me of an episode on tv once where the old ailing King sits by while his wizard steps forward and makes decisions for him while those present all look worried.

Very witty Oreo that gave me a chuckle! 😁

Devorgilla Wed 12-Feb-25 16:42:20

I think FGT2 and HPQ have nailed it on the presence of the child. It's a well-known ploy in political circles to have a young child with you as people are less likely to be aggressive about your policies, performance etc. No-one wants to the journalist who makes the kid cry. Not sure, HPQ, if the presence of a child would deter a really intent assassinator. The child would just be collateral damage.
I thought both Musk and Trump looked a trifle unhappy about the interview but then we don't know what goes on behind the scenes with their voters. Perhaps there is growing concern among voters about their own jobs.

Devorgilla Wed 12-Feb-25 16:43:45

Insert 'be' between 'to' and 'the'. Pressed post instead of preview.

rocketstop Wed 12-Feb-25 16:52:00

These two are the most terrifying people in the world right now, neither of them knows which one is president.

HousePlantQueen Wed 12-Feb-25 16:59:48

MayBee70

Ivanka was next to him at the Super Bowl. And Jared is still very involved with Israel I believe.

Yes, Jared's family are close friends with Netanyahu.

Churchview Wed 12-Feb-25 17:16:01

That fool Rees-Mogg used to take a child with him everywhere. It's a kind of 'look at me, I'm important enough to break the rules' thing isn't it?

Also, Musk donning a black hat is deliberately marking himself out as the bad guy or a judge passing a sentence of death (on public service workers perhaps).

MayBee70 Wed 12-Feb-25 18:32:16

I watched a programme about archeology last night that featured the Nazis and realised just how Nazi like Musks salute was.

Cossy Wed 12-Feb-25 19:30:05

MayBee70

I watched a programme about archeology last night that featured the Nazis and realised just how Nazi like Musks salute was.

Roman

Apparently it’s now called a “Roman” salute! grin

Babs03 Wed 12-Feb-25 19:34:06

MayBee70

I watched a programme about archeology last night that featured the Nazis and realised just how Nazi like Musks salute was.

Well, his parents were Nazi sympathisers, Musk is an unapologetic white supremacist, and undoubtedly Trump's call for 'white minorities' in South Africa who have lost their land to be compensated, is orchestrated by him, also he has been advising the far right political party in Germany.
So to those who didn't think it was a Nazi salute, they obviously don't adhere to the old - 'if it quacks like a duck....

Allira Wed 12-Feb-25 19:34:53

Firstly a press conference with Musk and Musk’s 4 year old son (picking his nose in some photos).

Who was picking his nose?
Musk or his little boy? If it was a four year old I'll let I'm off.
But I can hear Joyce Grenfell "George, don't do that".

Allira Wed 12-Feb-25 19:39:26

Its trying to say, hi, I'm just a regular guy, a family man ...just popped round to see my mate

I agree with Wyllow

Trying to portray himself as a regular American family guy,
Pop taking the kids out for a jaunt while Mom's at home baking apple pie.

Chocolatelovinggran Wed 12-Feb-25 20:16:22

A child in tow ( albeit ignored completely) reminds me of Nixon declaring his total honesty as he told lots of lies to camera from the White House .
His choice of "prop" was his cute dog.

Babs03 Wed 12-Feb-25 20:21:20

Yes I think the child was just PR, trying to make Musk look more normal, less manic billionaire with Nazi overtones intent upon ruling the world kind of thing.
It didn't work.

merlotgran Wed 12-Feb-25 21:01:36

Churchview

That fool Rees-Mogg used to take a child with him everywhere. It's a kind of 'look at me, I'm important enough to break the rules' thing isn't it?

Have you watched At Home with the Rees Moggs?

He would be brave taking their youngest anywhere. 😂

GrannyGravy13 Wed 12-Feb-25 21:07:30

There is a picture of JFK sitting at the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office, with his young son peeping out from under it.

Today there were multiple photos of POTUS Trump sitting at the same desk with Elon Musk’s son peeping out.

Coincidence or staged?

Retread Wed 12-Feb-25 21:58:22

Allira

^Firstly a press conference with Musk and Musk’s 4 year old son (picking his nose in some photos).^

Who was picking his nose?
Musk or his little boy? If it was a four year old I'll let I'm off.
But I can hear Joyce Grenfell "George, don't do that".

Are (or were) both his parents? His mother Maye is Canadian by birth and an internationally successful model and has been divorced from his father for many years. She raised her 3 children single-handedly and still works at the age of 76.

Retread Wed 12-Feb-25 22:00:08

Babs03

MayBee70

I watched a programme about archeology last night that featured the Nazis and realised just how Nazi like Musks salute was.

Well, his parents were Nazi sympathisers, Musk is an unapologetic white supremacist, and undoubtedly Trump's call for 'white minorities' in South Africa who have lost their land to be compensated, is orchestrated by him, also he has been advising the far right political party in Germany.
So to those who didn't think it was a Nazi salute, they obviously don't adhere to the old - 'if it quacks like a duck....

Oops apologies, I meant to quote Babs03.

(The child was picking his nose!)

Allira Wed 12-Feb-25 22:05:54

Retread

Allira

Firstly a press conference with Musk and Musk’s 4 year old son (picking his nose in some photos).

Who was picking his nose?
Musk or his little boy? If it was a four year old I'll let I'm off.
But I can hear Joyce Grenfell "George, don't do that".

Are (or were) both his parents? His mother Maye is Canadian by birth and an internationally successful model and has been divorced from his father for many years. She raised her 3 children single-handedly and still works at the age of 76.

Sorry? Not sure I understand whst you're asking.

Allira Wed 12-Feb-25 22:07:04

Oh, seen your subsequent post! 🙂

imaround Wed 12-Feb-25 22:49:09

Over here we call Musk's child his human shield. He always has him. Rumor is that the child's mom was not told about the appearance and is not happy. Could be true, I didn't care to research it.

And ny feeling in the nose picking is this, he is 4 years old so it's not that big if a deal and to be honest, I can't think of a better person to wipe a booger on then Trump.

Win-win

imaround Wed 12-Feb-25 22:50:30

I should note, I don't think the boy wiped a booger on Trump. I dont want to spread fake news. I just hope he did.

Allira Wed 12-Feb-25 22:52:56

😁

We call it a bogey! Or a Jimmy Crow.

Allira Wed 12-Feb-25 22:55:24

Love that video 😁

Pick it, lick it, roll it, flick it.
Just make sure to get the aim right.

grumppa Thu 13-Feb-25 10:38:57

Musk's Department of Government Efficiency sounds remarkably like the Department of Administrative Affairs in Yes Minister. Where is his Sir Humphrey?