The incredible shrinking president

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The incredible shrinking president
Trump goes missing while his minions loot the countryside

By Brian Karem
White House columnist
Published June 5, 2025 9:20AM (EDT)


(Salon) On Friday, Elon Musk and Donald Trump seemingly broke up amicably in the White House's Oval Office. It was like watching a married couple say, “We love each other, but we can’t live together.” Trump took a swipe at Musk by referring to him as an immigrant, and Musk responded by taking a swipe at Trump as he discussed “the majesty” of the Oval Office. Otherwise, it was all smiles. Trump even said he’d have Elon back from time to time, like they were sharing a timeshare or something.

But Trump’s breakups always get messy, so by Tuesday, Musk was referring to Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” as a “disgusting abomination” and urged Republicans to vote against it.

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Wiles lurks in the shadows, thriving in the gray mist of the White House. Stephen Miller flirts with notoriety, obviously loves it, and so far has been far more successful than others who have courted Trump. He never challenges anything Trump says publicly. He and Pep Secretary Leavitt have also learned the best way to survive is to “smile and wave, boys,” in front of the boss. Compliments help.

That’s why Musk is out and Miller is still in. After all, if your five-year-old can give you a black eye, you’re not the kind of alpha male Trump wants on his staff. He needs the man with spray hair in a can.

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Trump is never questioned about why he spends so much time on the golf course, nor is he questioned about his mounting lies, nor has he ever been held accountable for anything in his life. It’s really a fascinating study of humanity. Some believe that God is personally guiding Trump. I, for one, have more arcane and mundane concerns. For example, what’s up with Trump reposting a seriously twisted conspiracy theory that Biden was executed in 2020 and replaced by a combination of AI, clones, robots, body doubles and a homeless meth addict the Democrats dragged out of a ditch in Missouri. Just kidding. My brother-in-law is still in Missouri. ................(more)

https://www.salon.com/2025/06/05/the-incredible-shrinking/

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1. this writer is a hoot

Wiles lurks in the shadows, thriving in the gray mist of the White House.