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speak easy

(10,702 posts)
Thu Dec 19, 2024, 08:01 AM Thursday

VP Trump

If people really wanted to get under Trump's skin about an advisor's ('president Musk') outside influence, then 'VP Trump' is worth a look. Trumpworld is all about the glory of Trump, the star of stars who is second to none. 'VP Trump' may stick in his craw like a small sore thumb.

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Best_man23

(5,127 posts)
3. 'President' Musk
Thu Dec 19, 2024, 08:06 AM
Thursday

Make it crystal clear to the Convicted Felon (and MAGAts) as to who (Leon Musk) is really running the show.

Assistant pResident Convicted Felon will not allow this for long if the perception becomes that he's answering to Leon.

Lonestarblue

(11,983 posts)
5. I call Musk the Acting President because he is calling the shots.
Thu Dec 19, 2024, 08:21 AM
Thursday

With Musk in charge, Trump can lob online attacks and lawsuits against anyone who criticizes him while living in Florida and playing golf most of the time.

sop

(11,587 posts)
7. 'Donald Trump Jokes He 'Can't Get Rid' of Elon Musk Amid Growing Influence'
Thu Dec 19, 2024, 08:51 AM
Thursday

(Newsweek) "President-elect Donald Trump, addressing House Republican leaders at a Washington hotel on Wednesday, quipped that he 'can't get rid of' Elon Musk, perhaps his most influential advisor during the presidential campaign."

"'Elon won't go home. I can't get rid of him—at least until I don't like him,' Trump joked, acknowledging Musk's growing presence in his inner circle."

https://www.newsweek.com/trump-jokes-cant-get-rid-elon-musk-1985310

(This is not from Borowitz or The Onion)

UTUSN

(72,711 posts)
9. We should be wedge-trolling Drumpf by calling MUSK co-president, real-president, shadow-president
Thu Dec 19, 2024, 11:39 AM
Thursday
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