Trump, Kennedy, Putin, and Musk

by Will Espero

Happy New Year!

The holidays are over, and I hope everyone had a blessed, safe, and fulfilling Christmas season. May 2025 bring you joy, peace, friendship, and love.

Donald Trump will soon be our 47th president, and many people anxiously await what the next four years will bring. Whatever is on the agenda will be watched and spoken about in many corners.

The media, world leaders, and the entertainment industry will monitor the president closely for his policies, actions, behavior, and words.

No major protests are expected by the opposing party or losing side, as was the case after the 2020 presidential election.

Hopefully, no January 6-like assault will happen on the United States capitol grounds which led to multiple arrests, convictions, and prison terms for those who participated in this shameless historic event.

The confirmation of several key loyal Trump supporters is one of the big issues currently playing out.

Former United States Representative Matt Gaetz withdrew his controversial nomination as U.S. Attorney General due to strong opposition from both Democrats and Republicans. This was good.

Matt Gaetz had no business being appointed to attorney general, and the House committee investigation and report about Matt Gaetz detailed why he withdraw.

Allegations about sexual misconduct and paying women for sex were not helpful.

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is now fighting for his appointment as head of the Department of Health and Human Services.

His controversial or questionable stances about vaccinations, fluoride, raw milk, AIDS, and other substances have brought a focused light on his position.

With RFK Jr., the famous political Kennedy family once again has someone in the national spotlight. Who thought Robert Kennedy, Jr. would be the one to garner such attention?

Kennedy was a candidate for president before he dropped out of the 2024 race.

It was reported he approached the Kamala Harris campaign with an offer to endorse her if she gave him a job if she won.

The request was turned down, and Kennedy went to speak with the Trump campaign.

As predicted, Trump rewarded Kennedy for his loyalty and support. Lucky Kennedy; What a turn of events.

It will be interesting to see if Kennedy can be confirmed, and if he will run for president in 2028.

Trump’s relationship with Russia’s Putin has many people and world leaders concerned. Their perceived friendship and closeness are contrary to former presidents’ relationships with the Russian dictator, and it will be interesting to see if Trump can end the Ukraine war soon.

This will be a test and indication of Trump’s influence on Putin.

Putin is a threat to many European countries, and with North Korean troops fighting in Ukraine for Russia, tensions are high and intense. Can Trump put Putin in his place or will Putin play Trump with Ukraine?

The role of billionaire Elon Musk in the Trump administration is also under the magnifying glass.

The two seem to have become best buddies attending functions together and being seen in a positive light.

Musk is a key advisor to the president and is co-heading an effort to look into government efficiency and government waste. Some have even jokingly called Musk co-president.

The influence of the richest man in the world (Musk) to the most powerful man in the world (Trump) must be watched and scrutinized closely.

Is this a case where money has brought Elon Musk access, or does Musk truly have the interests of all Americans at heart?

The Congressional spending bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives showed the influence of Musk on spending issues. The first original draft was criticized by Musk and Trump, and the first vote did fail.

After give and take by both sides, the House did pass a bill to keep the government open. Trump and Musk did not get everything they wanted, but with a very slim two-vote margin in the House, Republicans will have to work with Democrats to get things done.

Donald Trump wanted to raise the national debt ceiling in the spending bill, but the House voted No. This is a good sign and shows the president will not get everything he wants, and the Republican-led Congress will not or cannot be a rubber stamp. 

Elon Musk and his many companies already have federal government contracts worth millions so we will see if he continues to enrich himself.

Since Trump’s win, Musk’s personal wealth has increased considerably.

It would be nice if Musk thought of and cared about the poor, low-income, and needy. There has to be a way to uplift all Americans to eliminate or minimize the national poverty level and improve the quality of life for all, and Elon Musk should pivot in this direction.

If Elon Musk can shift his thinking, his involvement can be a big plus.

If he only looks out for corporations and high-income citizens, he will epitomize the symbolic perception of Republicans as being for the rich and wealthy.

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