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June 11, 2025
William Upton
Politics

Musk Folds, Says He ‘Went Too Far’ With Trump Attacks.

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❓What Happened: Elon Musk says he regrets some of the personal attacks he made on President Donald J. Trump last week, acknowledging he went “too far.”

👥 Who’s Involved: Elon Musk and President Trump.

📍 Where & When: Musk made the admission in an early morning post on X (formerly Twitter) on June 11, 2025.

💬 Key Quote: “I regret some of my posts about President [Donald Trump] last week. They went too far,” Musk wrote.

⚠️ Impact: The move by Musk appears to be an attempt to smooth over relations with the Trump White House, with the billionaire technology mogul potentially facing increasing scrutiny over his substantial federal contracts and from shareholders in Tesla.

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Elon Musk says he now regrets “some of” the attacks he posted against President Donald J. Trump last week, when the billionaire technology mogul had a very public falling out with the America First leader. A former special government employee and advisor to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Musk became increasingly critical of provisions contained in President Trump’s budget reconciliation legislation—dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill”—which enacts much of Trump’s political agenda. The mostly online spat saw Musk go from criticizing the legislation to making a series of erratic and bizarre personal attacks against the president.

“I regret some of my posts about President [Donald Trump] last week,” Musk wrote in a post on X (formerly Twitter), adding: “They went too far.”

During what is being described as a social media “crash out,” Musk endorsed a post calling for President Trump to be impeached and replaced with Vice President J.D. Vance, and suggested that the Department of Justice (DOJ) has withheld some of the Epstein Files from public release because Trump’s name is found within them. Notably, The National Pulse reported in February that the already publicly released portion of the files, comprised of Epstein’s flight and phone call logs, includes Trump’s name, which Epstein listed in his phone book, but nothing nefarious.

While President Trump has not responded to Musk’s most recent comments directly, the America First leader in a recent interview stated that he has “no hard feelings” towards the former DOGE advisor. “Well, look, I have no hard feelings. I was really surprised that that happened,” Trump said, adding: “He went after a bill that’s phenomenal… and when he did that, I was not a happy camper.”

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June 11, 2025
Politics

This House Republican Says He Will Retire After Passing the ‘Big Beautiful Bill.’

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❓What Happened: Congressman Mark Green (R-TN) announced his retirement after the House votes on a major tax and budget bill.

👥 Who’s Involved: Mark Green, House Speaker Mike Johnson, and President Donald J. Trump.

📍 Where & When: U.S. Congress; announcement made Monday, timing of departure tied to legislative schedule.

💬 Key Quote: “It was the honor of a lifetime to represent the people of Tennessee in Congress,” Green stated.

⚠️ Impact: Green’s delayed retirement ensures Republican support for the Trump-backed tax legislation in the House, where the GOP holds a slim majority.

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Congressman Mark Green (R-TN), who chairs the U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security, announced late Monday that he plans to retire from Congress after a final vote on President Donald J. Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill.” The Tennessee Republican revealed that he accepted a private sector opportunity, describing it as “too exciting to pass up.” He informed House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) of his decision earlier in the day.

His announcement follows a previous decision in 2022 not to seek re-election in 2024. However, Green reversed course after Republican colleagues urged him to remain in office. His next election would have been in 2026.

The timing of Green’s departure is significant, as Republicans maintain a narrow 220-212 majority in the House. His presence ensures an additional GOP vote for the budget reconciliation bill, which narrowly passed the House by a single vote in May and enacts a bulk of President Trump’s policy agenda. The legislation, now under consideration in the Senate, will return to the House for approval of any amendments before heading to President Trump’s desk.

“It was the honor of a lifetime to represent the people of Tennessee in Congress,” Green said in a statement, adding: “They asked me to deliver on the conservative values and principles we all hold dear, and I did my level best to do so.”

Green’s seat will be filled through a special election, the timing of which will depend on his departure date.

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June 10, 2025
Immigration
Politics

Democrat Black Caucus Leader Wants Trump Impeached for Deploying Troops in LA.

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❓What Happened: Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-NY) is suggesting President Donald J. Trump’s troop deployment to Los Angeles amid pro-illegal immigrant riots could be grounds for impeachment.

👥 Who’s Involved: President Trump, Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-NY), Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA), House Democratic Caucus Chairman Pete Aguilar (D-CA), and DCCC Chairwoman Suzan DelBene (D-WA).

📍 Where & When: Los Angeles, California, and Capitol Hill, Washington D.C.; statement made Tuesday, June 10, 2025.

💬 Key Quote: Clarke stated, “Well, you know, I believe it is [grounds for impeachment]. I definitely believe it is, but we’ll cross that bridge when we get to it.”

⚠️ Impact: Democrats remain divided on pursuing impeachment, with party leaders in Congress largely dismissing several earlier attempts to impeach President Trump.

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Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-NY), chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus, suggested Tuesday that President Donald J. Trump’s decision to deploy troops in response to violent pro-illegal immigrant riots in Los Angeles could warrant impeachment. Speaking during a Capitol Hill press conference, Clarke agreed when asked if Trump’s actions, described by Democrats as “lawlessness” and “unconstitutional,” could rise to the level of impeachable offenses.

“Well, you know, I believe it is. I definitely believe it is,” Clarke responded, adding, “but we’ll cross that bridge when we get to it.”

Clarke has also said that “Congressional Democrats stand in full solidarity with the residents of Los Angeles [and] our immigrant sisters and brothers,” pledging to “support every effort to oppose this President’s abuse of power.”

The protests in Los Angeles, which soon escalated into violent riots, prompted Trump to order the deployment of National Guard soldiers and later U.S. Marines to the area. This move led to a legal standoff with California Governor Gavin Newsom (D), who has filed a lawsuit and an emergency restraining order request against the administration to halt the deployment.

Defending his actions, Trump remarked, “Look, if we didn’t get involved, right now, Los Angeles would be burning… Los Angeles right now would be on fire. And we have it in great shape. I am not playing around.”

Despite Clarke’s comments, House Democratic Caucus Chairman Pete Aguilar (D-CA) indicated that impeachment is not currently on the agenda for House Democrats. “I’ve said before, from this podium, that House Democrats aren’t focused on impeachment today,” Aguilar stated.

While some Democrats have pushed for impeachment during the current session of Congress, such efforts have failed, with Republicans in control of the House. Aguilar hinted that the situation could change if Democrats regain the majority in the 2026 midterm elections under the leadership of DCCC Chairwoman Suzan DelBene (D-WA).

“There will be plenty of time, when Suzan DelBene guides us to the majority, for us to exercise oversight where we can ask some very difficult questions [about] the policies that the administration is going currently, but right now that isn’t our focus,” Aguilar concluded.

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June 10, 2025
Corruption
Politics

Obama’s White House Doctor Criticizes Biden’s Physician for Skipping Cognitive Test.

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❓What Happened: Former President Barack Obama’s White House physician, Jeffrey Kuhlman, suggested President Joe Biden’s doctor should have conducted a cognitive test to evaluate Biden’s fitness for office.

👥 Who’s Involved: Dr. Jeffrey Kuhlman, Dr. Kevin O’Connor, President Joe Biden, President Donald J. Trump, Special Counsel Robert Hur, and House Oversight Committee Chairman Rep. James Comer.

📍 Where & When: Washington, D.C.; comments over this past weekend.

💬 Key Quote: “Sometimes those closest to the tree miss the forest. It shouldn’t be just health, it should be fitness. Fitness is: Do you have that robust mind, body, spirit that you can do this physically, mentally, emotionally demanding job?” said Dr. Jeffrey Kuhlman.

⚠️ Impact: House Republicans are investigating allegations that White House officials worked to cover up Joe Biden’s alleged cognitive decline, with subpoenas issued for the octogenarian Democrat’s doctor and senior aides.

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Former President Barack Obama‘s White House physician, Dr. Jeffrey Kuhlman, has raised concerns about the lack of cognitive testing for President Joe Biden during his time in office. Speaking to The Washington Post, Kuhlman suggested that Biden’s physician, Dr. Kevin O’Connor, should have performed a cognitive evaluation, particularly given Biden’s advanced age. O’Connor, who has served as Biden’s doctor since 2009, declared in a 2024 health report that the then-81-year-old president was “fit for duty,” but the report did not include neurocognitive testing.

“Sometimes those closest to the tree miss the forest,” Kuhlman said. “It shouldn’t be just health, it should be fitness. Fitness is: Do you have that robust mind, body, spirit that you can do this physically, mentally, emotionally demanding job?” Kuhlman, who left the White House Medical Unit in 2013, described O’Connor as a “good doctor” but noted the possibility of future investigations revealing more details.

“I didn’t see that he’s purposely hiding stuff, but I don’t know that,” the Obama White House doctor said, adding: “Maybe the investigation will show it.”

Dr. Kuhlman’s comments come as House Oversight Committee Chairman Rep. James Comer (R-KY) has issued a subpoena for O’Connor to testify later this month. The inquiry focuses on allegations of a cover-up regarding Biden’s cognitive state and potential unauthorized use of executive powers. Comer’s letter to O’Connor also raised questions about whether financial ties to the Biden family influenced the physician’s assessments.

President Donald J. Trump has also weighed in, ordering Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate claims that Biden’s aides misused an autopen to conceal his cognitive decline. Trump described the allegations as “one of the most dangerous and concerning scandals in American history.”

Special Counsel Robert Hur’s February 2024 report highlighted instances of Biden’s memory lapses, including an inability to recall key dates and events, though Hur ultimately recommended against prosecution.

Concerns about Biden’s mental acuity have extended beyond Republican circles. A recent book by CNN’s Jake Tapper and Axios’ Alex Thompson detailed internal Democratic Party debates over Biden’s capacity to govern, with one excerpt claiming, “Five people were running the country, and Joe Biden was at best a senior member of the board.”

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June 6, 2025
William Upton
Politics

Musk Fight Proves Trump Is Putting American Workers First, Says Teamsters Boss.

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❓What Happened: Teamsters Union leader Sean O’Brien weighed in on the ongoing clash between Elon Musk and President Donald J. Trump, stating that the fight proves Trump puts American workers first over donor interests. O’Brien has emerged as a staunch ally of the Trump White House and its pro-American trade agenda.

👥 Who’s Involved: Sean O’Brien, the Teamsters Union, President Donald J. Trump, and Elon Musk.

📍 Where & When: O’Brien’s comments were made on social media late Thursday night, June 5, 2025.

💬 Key Quote: “If Elon’s temper tantrum has revealed anything, it’s that [President Donald J. Trump] isn’t bending over for big donors, no matter if it’s SpaceX, the Chamber of Commerce, or the Right to Work Foundation,” O’Brien wrote.

⚠️ Impact: O’Brien’s comments suggest the political realignment in the United States continues apace, with the Republican Party under President Trump becoming a more pro-working-class, populist political coalition.

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Sean O’Brien, the General President of the Teamsters Union, argues that the falling out between President Donald J. Trump and billionaire technology mogul Elon Musk proves the former is dedicated to putting American workers first. In a series of late-night posts on X (formerly Twitter), O’Brien, who was the first Teamsters leader in history to address the Republican National Convention, blasted Musk over the billionaire’s erratic social media posts attacking Trump and claiming credit for Republican wins in the 2024 election.

“Let’s get one thing straight: [President Donald J. Trump] wasn’t elected by Elon,” O’Brien wrote. “He won because working people have had enough of ego-driven billionaires like [Elon Musk] who want to run away to Mars only after they eliminate every decent job in this country.”

Musk’s attack on Trump’s tariffs—aimed at reshoring American jobs and restoring the nation’s manufacturing sector—appears to have prompted the response from O’Brien.

Notably, President Trump has enacted historic tariffs, which have brought over 100 nations to the negotiating table, seeking bilateral trade agreements. The National Pulse reported earlier this week that Vietnam—in an effort to reduce the tariffs on their products—has already agreed to increase their annual purchases of U.S. agricultural products to $2 billion. Such agreements are likely to have a significant impact on reducing the U.S. trade deficit overall.

“[Elon Musk] will abandon America—and Planet Earth itself—if it means he can stop Tesla’s stock implosion,” the Teamsters chief wrote in another post referring the historic collapse of Tesla’s stock value Thursday afternoon, adding: “If Elon’s temper tantrum has revealed anything, it’s that [President Donald J. Trump] isn’t bending over for big donors, no matter if it’s SpaceX, the Chamber of Commerce, or the Right to Work Foundation.”

“Thanks to this President, the GOP is changing, and for the better. We all need to be committed to working people if we want a better future, in our own country and across the globe,” O’Brien said.

In other posts, the Teamsters General President got a bit personal, writing: “Never forget that Elon doesn’t believe in America. Never has, never will. He brags about leaving this planet. He dreams of robots and rockets and money.” He added: “Have fun terraforming Mars with your kid army and incestuous space brood, [Elon Musk]. The rest of us don’t have escape pods. We have work in the morning.”

Taking another dig at Musk’s penchant for fathering children with multiple women, O’Brien quipped: “The only thing [Elon Musk] is worse at than colonizing Mars is respecting working people… and remembering to pull out.”

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June 5, 2025
Politics

Another National Pulse Contributor Lined Up for Top U.S. Govt Job.

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❓What Happened: Nathan Simington, a Federal Communications Commissioner, is leaving his position, as revealed in an internal memo. The vacancy could clear the way for Siminton’s chief of staff, Gavin Wax, to be nominated to fill the seat. Wax has been a long-standing contributor to The National Pulse, advocating on behalf of President Donald J. Trump’s America First agenda.

👥 Who’s Involved: Nathan Simington, Gavin Wax, President Donald J. Trump, and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

📍 Where & When: Simington’s resignation is effective Friday, June 6; Wax’s potential nomination could occur soon after.

💬 Key Quote: “Gavin Wax is being seriously considered by the White House to fill the vacancy that Commissioner Simington’s departure will leave,” a source close to the FCC stated, adding: “He’s seen as a strong conservative voice on tech and media policy, with close ties to key figures in both the policy and political arenas.”

⚠️ Impact: If nominated and confirmed, Wax would become the youngest FCC commissioner and the youngest presidential nominee confirmed by the Senate in U.S. history, filling the GOP seat on the five-member commission.

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Nathan Simington’s announcement that he will be resigning as a commissioner at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) at the end of this week leaves a vacancy that could soon be filled by Gavin Wax, who currently serves as Simington’s chief of staff. The 31-year-old Wax, a New York native, has been a long-time contributor to The National Pulse and a staunch ally of President Donald J. Trump.

“Gavin Wax is being seriously considered by the White House to fill the vacancy that Commissioner Simington’s departure will leave,” a source with knowledge of the plans to replace Simington at the FCC said on Thursday, adding: “He’s seen as a strong conservative voice on tech and media policy, with close ties to key figures in both the policy and political arenas.”

If nominated and confirmed by the Senate, Wax would become both the youngest commissioner in FCC history and the youngest Senate-confirmed nominee in U.S. history. As Siminton’s chief of staff, the 31-year-old New Yorker has already worked to lay out a bold agenda at the commission. Last month, writing in The National Pulse, Wax and Simington laid out a bold plan to bring the fight to the corporate media, pushing to cap the reverse retransmission fees that major networks like CBS, NBC, and ABC use to funnel money out of local media markets to fund their woke agenda.

Before joining Simington’s staff at the FCC, Wax served as President of the New York Young Republican Club, an organization that has hosted a number of America First figures at its annual holiday galas. The 2023 gala, of which The National Pulse was a sponsor, was the largest in decades, with President Donald J. Trump headlining what was dubbed a “black tie rally” for the 2024 Republican presidential nominee.

Wax will not be the first friend of The National Pulse to join the Trump administration, however. Last month, Kingsley Wilson, née Cortes, was announced as the Department of Defense’s new Press Secretary. Wilson had previously served as a writing fellow at The National Pulse.

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June 5, 2025
William Upton
Immigration
Politics

Bannon Calls for Musk to Be Deported… And He May Have a Good Reason.

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❓What Happened: WarRoom host and former White House Chief Strategist Stephen K. Bannon is calling on federal officials to launch an investigation into Elon Musk’s immigration status and whether he concealed material facts or made false statements on his naturalization application. If it is found that Musk did obtain his citizenship through illegal means, Bannon says the billionaire tech mogul should be deported from the United States.

👥 Who’s Involved: Stephen K. Bannon, Elon Musk, Kimbal Musk, and President Donald J. Trump.

📍 Where & When: Bannon’s comments were made on Thursday, June 5, after Musk ramped up social media attacks on President Trump and his legislative agenda.

💬 Key Quote: “They should initiate a formal investigation of his immigration status because I am of the strong belief that he is an illegal alien, and he should be deported from the country immediately,” Bannon said.

⚠️ Impact: As a naturalized citizen of the United States, Musk can have his citizenship stripped through denaturalization if it is found that he obtained the status through illegal means.

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WarRoom host and former White House Chief Strategist Stephen K. Bannon says federal officials should launch a formal investigation into billionaire technology mogul Elon Musk‘s immigration status. If it is found that Musk had resided in the U.S. illegally before attaining citizenship in 2002, Bannon believes that the South Africa-born billionaire should be deported.

“They should initiate a formal investigation of his immigration status because I am of the strong belief that he is an illegal alien, and he should be deported from the country immediately,” Bannon said in an interview with the New York Times on Thursday. The former White House Chief Strategist went on to argue that Musk’s alleged drug use and business relations with China should also be the targets of a federal investigation, which could result in his security clearance being revoked along with his ability to bid for government contracts.

The comments about potential investigations come as Musk swiftly turned against President Donald J. Trump over the latter’s budget reconciliation bill, which eliminates an electric vehicle mandate and tax credits that made Musk’s Tesla automobiles more financially attractive to consumers. On Thursday, Musk took to his social platform X (formerly Twitter) to attack Trump and Republican lawmakers, baselessly suggesting the Epstein files have not been released in full because they include America First Leader.

While Musk is a United States citizen, having been naturalized over two decades ago, the billionaire could be denaturalized by the federal government if it is found that he attained the status through illegal means, such as concealing material facts or making false statements on his application.

Notably, Musk’s younger brother, Kimbal, is on film at the 2013 Milken Institute Global Conference saying of investors in a startup he founded with his brother Elon, “When they did fund us, they realized that we were illegal immigrants.” Musk quickly corrects Kimbal: “I’d say it was a gray area.”

It remains unclear what visa, if any, Musk held when he and his brother founded their startup, nor is it known what legal pathway he used to attain U.S. citizenship.

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June 5, 2025
William Upton
Politics

Tesla Shares Fall as Elon Melts Down Over Trump and the ‘Big Beautiful Bill.’

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❓What Happened: Tesla saw its shares fall eight percent on Thursday after Elon Musk authored a series of erratic posts on X critical of President Donald J. Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” working its way through Congress, while claiming credit for Republican victories in the 2024 election.

👥 Who’s Involved: Elon Musk, President Trump, and Tesla.

📍 Where & When: Musk made the posts on Thursday, June 5, 2025.

💬 Key Quote: “Without me, Trump would have lost the election, Dems would control the House and the Republicans would be 51-49 in the Senate,” Musk wrote on X, adding: “Such ingratitude.”

⚠️ Impact: A political falling out between Trump and Musk could pose significant problems for the Tesla chief’s business interests, with his prior support for the America First leader having already alienated many liberals.

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Tesla shares plunged eight percent Thursday afternoon as the electric vehicle company’s CEO, Elon Musk, authored a series of erratic posts on his social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), attacking President Donald J. Trump and taking credit for his 2024 election victory. “Without me, Trump would have lost the election, Dems would control the House and the Republicans would be 51-49 in the Senate,” Musk wrote, adding: “Such ingratitude.”

In another bizarre post, Musk appears to assert that he should have reviewed the reconciliation bill before it was voted on. Responding to Trump’s assertion that the former DOGE leader was keyed in on the critical details of the bill, Musk wrote: “False, this bill was never shown to me even once and was passed in the dead of night so fast that almost no one in Congress could even read it!”

After leaving his role as an advisor in the Trump White House and frontman for the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) at the end of May, Musk almost immediately began attacking the budget reconciliation bill enacting much of Trump’s agenda that is currently moving through Congress. The attacks drew a response from President Trump on Thursday, with the America First leader telling press in the Oval Office, “I’m very disappointed in Elon; I’ve helped Elon a lot.” Trump noted Musk has not “said [anything] bad about me, personally,” but predicted, accurately, that he was “sure that’ll be next.”

Musk has repeatedly claimed the bill will drastically increase deficits, plunging the federal government further into debt. However, the Trump White House argues that it actually achieves substantial spending cuts, which, when combined with Trump’s tariffs and deregulation agenda, will reduce the deficit by $6.6 trillion over the next decade.

In one of his posts, Musk, 53, threatened Republicans, “Trump has 3.5 years left as President, but I will be around for 40+ years…”

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June 5, 2025
Politics

Biden’s Press Sec is Now at War With Her Former Colleagues.

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❓What Happened: Former White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre faced harsh criticism from anonymous Biden government insiders following her announcement of leaving the Democratic Party to register as an independent.

👥 Who’s Involved: Karine Jean-Pierre and anonymous Biden staffers.

📍 Where & When: Washington, D.C.; the backlash followed Jean-Pierre’s announcement on Wednesday and new book release in June 2025.

💬 Key Quote: “She was one of the most ineffectual and unprepared people I’ve ever worked with,” said an anonymous former Biden official.

⚠️ Impact: The public fallout highlights internal tensions within the Biden government and raises questions about loyalty and competence among senior officials.

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Former White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre became the target of sharp criticism from anonymous Biden government insiders just one day after announcing her departure from the Democratic Party. Jean-Pierre, who served as the public face of the Biden White House for over two years, revealed in her new book, Independent, that she had registered as an independent, citing a need for Americans to “free ourselves of boxes” and think more strategically about the nation’s challenges.

However, the former Biden White House Press Secretary’s decision to ditch the Democratic Party is already drawing ire from her former colleagues, with some viewing the move as a betrayal. A number of former Biden government staffers are anonymously slamming Jean-Pierre in the media, with one former official describing her as “one of the most ineffectual and unprepared people I’ve ever worked with,” adding that she struggled to manage her team and deliver coherent policy messages.

Another former communications official criticized Jean-Pierre’s decision to position herself as an outsider despite enjoying the perks of close proximity to power during her time in the administration. “The hubris of thinking you can position yourself as an outsider… is as breathtaking as it is desperate,” the unnamed official said, suggesting the move was primarily a “cash grab” tied to her book release.

Additional anonymous sources revealed frustrations within the White House about the amount of effort spent “coddling” Jean-Pierre compared to focusing on substantive issues. Critics claimed she frequently experienced “meltdowns” when confronted with unexpected questions during interviews. The swift and public nature of the criticism underscores ongoing tensions among the former Biden government staff, as no significant voices have come forward to defend Jean-Pierre amid the backlash.

Notably, Jean-Pierre played a key role in defending President Biden’s cognitive fitness, despite internal concerns about his performance during public appearances, including a debate with President Donald J. Trump. Jean-Pierre had publicly vouched for Biden’s mental acuity, calling him “as sharp as ever” at the time.

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June 4, 2025
William Upton
Economy
Politics

Elon Musk is Lashing Out at Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill,’ But He’s Missing This Critical Point.

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❓What Happened: The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) says its analysis of President Donald J. Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” finds the legislation introduces historic fiscal reforms, achieving $1.7 trillion in mandatory savings and reducing the deficit by $1.407 trillion. This analysis contradicts a fiscal score released by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) that claims the bill would increase the deficit by $2.4 trillion.

👥 Who’s Involved: President Donald J. Trump, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), OMB Director Russ Vought, Elon Musk, and the U.S. Congress.

📍 Where & When: The OMB’s top-line numbers were revealed by the agency’s director, Russ Vought, on Wednesday, June 4, after the CBO released its updated fiscal score earlier in the day.

💬 Key Quote: “Even the partisan CBO admits the deficit will be slashed by at least $500 billion over the next ten years,” the Trump White House said in a fact sheet.

⚠️ Impact: According to the Trump White House, the bill enacts permanent savings, extends tax cuts, allocates funds for border security, and sets the stage for further deficit reductions of $6.6 trillion over the next decade.

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President Donald J. Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” has been revealed to deliver unprecedented fiscal reforms, achieving nearly $1.7 trillion in mandatory savings, according to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) data acknowledged by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). This figure marks the highest level of mandatory savings in U.S. history, surpassing reductions achieved by similar reconciliation bills in 2005, 1997, 1993, and 1990 when adjusted for inflation.

Russ Vought, the director of the OMB, notes that the budget reconciliation bill enacts permanent changes to the law, ensuring that these savings extend far into the future. While critics, including Elon Musk, have claimed the bill increases spending and adds to the deficit, Vought argues these assertions have been countered by the facts.

“OMB just reviewed the new CBO score of the One Big Beautiful bill. It confirms what we knew about the bill at House passage. The bill REDUCES deficits by $1.4 trillion over ten years when you adjust for CBO’s one big gimmick–not using a realistic current policy baseline,” Vought wrote in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, adding: “It includes $1.7 trillion in mandatory savings, the most in history. If you care about deficits and debt, this bill dramatically improves the fiscal picture.”

Vought and others in the Trump administration argue that the CBO’s projections of higher deficits are based on the assumption that President Trump’s 2017 tax cuts will expire. This assumption, they contend, creates a false policy baseline and warps the bill’s true fiscal impact. Additionally, the Trump White House notes that the CBO itself forecasts that President Trump’s tariffs will reduce the deficit by $2.8 trillion over the next decade.

Further, the White House officials state that when the legislation’s economic effects are factored in along with tariff revenue and deregulation, the overall impact will be a total deficit reduction of $6.6 trillion over the next ten years.

The analysis contradicts claims by former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) frontman, Elon Musk, who slammed the bill on Tuesday, calling it a “disgusting abomination” and accusing lawmakers of saddling Americans with unsustainable debt. Musk’s turn against the Trump White House has set Republicans on Capitol Hill on the defensive just as the reconciliation legislation begins to work its way through the Senate.

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