A Bromance Unravels 

Today's show begins immediately following President Trump's remarks at a White House meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. It's been a busy day for Trump, who spoke with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and made his first public remarks about Elon Musk after the Tesla founder blasted the president's "big beautiful bill." To no one's surprise, Trump is "disappointed" in his former DOGE bro.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices