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MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell criticized Donald Trump’s Oval Office press conference with Elon Musk, calling it “the most powerless image of a president” ever.

Musk dominated the event—standing over Trump, speaking more words, and violating White House norms with his casual attire and child’s presence.

O’Donnell contrasted Musk’s influence with Trump’s past and present vice presidents, arguing that neither Mike Pence nor JD Vance would challenge Trump’s authority in such a manner.

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[–] [email protected] 20 points 2 months ago (1 children)

i feel like "schmuck" needs to make a comeback in the vernacular.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Speaking more words. Lmao.

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[–] [email protected] 23 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Star trek deep space nine spoilers

Their relationship is like grand nagus zekand ishka. Ishka wasnt allowed to do business under ferengi law due to being a woman. So she got close to zek and was acting behind the scenes to help maintain zeks appearance during his mental decline.

Musk, being an illegal immigrant, wouldn't have been able to be president directly. One difference being musk is clearly leading in the spotlight.

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[–] [email protected] 145 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Weird how one CEO gets Luigied and suddenly it's bring your kid to work day for president Musk.

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[–] [email protected] 45 points 2 months ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 16 points 2 months ago (3 children)

I see two 4 year olds in this photo

[–] [email protected] 50 points 2 months ago

Is that because the kid is 5?

[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 months ago

Don’t forget Lil X!

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[–] [email protected] 221 points 2 months ago (17 children)

violating White House norms with his casual attire and child’s presence.

He also had a 5 year old with him.

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[–] [email protected] 111 points 2 months ago (4 children)

I'm sure the right wingers complaining about Zelensky not wearing a suit are incandescent with rage about Musks lack of decorum.

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[–] [email protected] 140 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (5 children)

Also, who wears a basebal cap and a T-shirt, and brings his four-year old who - like any four-year old - can't shut the hell up in the oval office? I mean honestly, who is this guy? Just because he has money doesn't give him the right to turn the presidency into a fucking daycare center. He could at least pretend to respect the institution a little bit...

[–] [email protected] 51 points 2 months ago

Just because he has money doesn't give him the right

Gonna stop you there, friend, and remind you that this is America. Yes it does.

[–] [email protected] 128 points 2 months ago (3 children)

The 4 year old is nothing more than a meat shield. Remember how right after the CEO shooting, Elmo started carrying one of his brood with him?

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[–] [email protected] 44 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (5 children)

On the other hand, maybe the most sensible things might have come from the 4-year-old ... Do we have an official statement from the child ?
P.S. : first time ever I'm not writing down the usual /sarcasm

[–] [email protected] 23 points 2 months ago (3 children)

Musk Jr. would like it on the record that we need more candy and toys.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 2 months ago

if only that was the only statements coming out of the White House, it would be the best one ever

[–] [email protected] 11 points 2 months ago

Now that's unifying policies! Something everyone can get behind!

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