Staff Reports
In a recent conversation with Elon Musk on X Spaces, former President Donald Trump dished out some scathing comments about President Biden, claiming that his ousting from the 2024 election amounted to a coup. Trump didn’t mince words, asserting that this was not merely a political maneuver but an all-out assault on the U.S. presidency itself. The former president pointed out the absence of Vice President Kamala Harris from any interviews since what he called a “scam” began, firmly putting that in the “entrepreneurial spirit of helpful observations” category.
During the chat, Trump elaborated on the simple fact that Biden was unwilling to step down voluntarily. Instead, according to Trump, a decision was made — perhaps over cold coffee and stale donuts — that it could be done in a “nice way” or the “hard way.” Spoiler: there was no nice way involved. It’s hard to imagine a more tactical game of political chess than what Trump painted, where every move was made to push Biden out of the spotlight and into the political shadows.
North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un just stated that the “Nuclear Button is on his desk at all times.” Will someone from his depleted and food starved regime please inform him that I too have a Nuclear Button, but it is a much bigger & more powerful one than his, and my Button works!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 3, 2018
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 12, 2024
The former president took a stroll down memory lane to highlight just how much has gone awry since he left office. In his view, world events like Israel’s conflict and Russia’s aggressive posture toward Ukraine would have never occurred under his watch. Trump made it clear that, according to him, inflation wouldn’t be a specter looming over Americans, nor would the Afghanistan debacle have taken place. He mused on how the absence of these crises would have led to a “different world” — a world that sounds like a scene out of a Hallmark movie but without the sappy ending.
Trump’s recollections did not stop there. He reflected on his unique relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin, claiming that while he was in charge, the command structure was clear. Trump boldly opined that he merely had to lay down the law about Ukraine, and Putin respected his wishes. Who needs intimidation tactics when you can just threaten to retweet something embarrassing? Obviously, he and Kim Jong-un shared a similar rapport. The former president claimed he handled the North Korean leader like he was negotiating a two-for-one lunch special at a diner.
In the back-and-forth with Musk, the idea that “strength” begets respect became a cornerstone of the discussion. With a wink and a nudge, Trump illustrated how contrary to popular opinion, might actually can lead to mutual respect, especially with someone like Kim Jong-un, who reportedly needed a few reminders of who was packing heat. The exchange between Trump and Musk walked the line between geopolitical commentary and dinner-table banter, showing how the former president views global relations as one part chess and two parts personality contest.
With all this talk of political coups and international playdates, one can’t help but chuckle at the absurdity of it all. While some might dismiss the remarks as mere ramblings of a past president, in Trump’s world, they serve as a prelude to a political comeback. The stakes are high, the players are bold, and the narrative couldn’t be more entertaining if it tried. In true Trump fashion, he left no stone unturned in his quest to remind everyone why he believes he’s the unrivaled champion of America’s global reputation.
