Hello and welcome to the Daily Brief. I’m your host, Sarah Michaels. Today, we unpack “Tech Bro Had to Go,” a New York Times opinion on Elon Musk’s brief Washington adventure. Musk arrived “with a chainsaw” and departed “with a black eye,” partnering with former President Trump to slash government spending via Dogecoin—only to find his $1 trillion cut plan was a “fantasy” and “an uphill battle.” Meanwhile, Trump prioritized “impression over reality,” redefining criminality with pardon powers, refusing to honor Capitol officers, and even suggesting a $5 million settlement for Ashli Babbitt’s family, which sparked outrage. Musk’s approval rating cratered, his brand took hits, and a punch from his 5-year-old son became headline fodder. As Musk himself joked, “I love @realDonaldTrump as much as a straight man can love another man.” In the end, the Trump–Musk bromance fizzled, proving that even billionaire bravado can’t easily dismantle Washington’s stubborn bureaucracy. Thanks for listening.
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