Staff Reports
The media is having its latest meltdown following the initial Cabinet meeting of the second Trump administration. The liberal elite were beside themselves when they spotted Elon Musk, the electric car aficionado, in attendance. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt reminded the world that Musk is on a mission to root out government fraud and waste, and then, of course, there’s the little fact that Jill Biden was busy running the show during her tenure as First Lady. So why the outrage? Liberals seem to have misplaced their understanding of the role of a Cabinet meeting, or perhaps they just can’t tolerate seeing a successful businessman rub shoulders with the big wigs in D.C.
Trump’s meeting included not only Musk but also questions taken by Trump and Vice President JD Vance. This was a refreshing contrast to President Biden, who appears to have mastered the art of dodging reporters and hiding behind handlers. In a display of confidence, Trump and Vance went toe-to-toe with the press, putting them in their place while addressing crucial topics, including the ongoing war in Ukraine. No more hiding behind faux pas and empty statements; this administration isn’t going to shy away from taking charge on foreign policy.
The narrative among the left is that Trump’s foreign policy approach is somehow problematic. But as the world watched the chaos of Biden’s withdrawal from Afghanistan and the subsequent rise of aggression from Putin, it became clear: there’s no way the Russian president would have dared to make his move under Trump’s administration. Trump stated confidently that if he were in the Oval Office, this war wouldn’t exist at all. Polls following the invasion support Trump’s assertion, showing that American voters are in agreeance on who mismanaged foreign relations.
In a bold press encounter, Vice President Vance pointed out that true diplomacy doesn’t play out in the public eye, and he pushed back against the endless criticism from journalists and aligned Democrats. Accusations of conceding to Russia were quickly deflected as Vance declared that Trump is the “diplomat-in-chief” navigating complex international waters. Rather than spilling strategy to the world via Twitter, Trump is keeping negotiations private for a reason: to ensure they are effective.
Trump, Vance Put the Mainstream Media in Their Place When Taking Questions at Cabinet Meeting https://t.co/bapMG3BzVS
— Deenie (@deenie7940) February 27, 2025
The meeting also served as a platform for exciting news from Ukraine, with Trump announcing that President Zelenskyy would be visiting the White House soon to sign an agreement concerning rare earth elements. As Trump made it clear, the goals were to broker the best possible deal for both countries while retaining a firm stance on aiding Ukraine. Vance even lightened the mood with some humor about how the Ukrainians might prefer that Trump negotiate instead of peacekeepers.
Closing the meeting, Trump reflected on the dismal legacy left behind by his predecessor, who clearly got away with more than should have been permissible. Trump pointed out the media’s tendency to distort the truth, but he reassured everyone that the American people see through the charade. He mentioned that despite rampant misinformation, the voters spoke decisively in his favor in the last election. As the press filed out, Trump and Vance continued to share a few jokes, proving that in this administration, there is no shortage of confidence or humor, even when discussing serious world matters.
