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Federal Troops Enter L.A. — and the Trump-Musk Feud Hardens

The Daily

2025/06/09
The Daily

The Daily

2025/06/09

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During an extraordinary weekend, President Trump deployed 2,000 troops from the National Guard to suppress protests in Los Angeles against his own immigration policies, and his bitter breakup with the world’s richest man, Elon Musk, entered a new stage of ...

Highlights

This podcast delves into a tumultuous weekend marked by protests and political tensions. In Los Angeles, President Trump's decision to deploy the National Guard against immigration protests sparked controversy. Meanwhile, his deteriorating relationship with Elon Musk reached new heights of acrimony. Joining Michael Barbaro are Shawn Hubler and Jonathan Swan to dissect these events.
07:47
President Trump federalized the National Guard without the governor's consent.
19:07
Musk criticizes Trump's fiscal policies after learning of added debt.
22:41
Trump publicly humiliates Musk over Isaacman's political donations.

Chapters

Why Did Protests Erupt Over Immigration Enforcement?
00:00
How Did Trump Bypass Local Authorities to Deploy Troops?
07:47
Was the National Guard Deployment Justified This Time?
11:46
What Caused the Feud Between Trump and Musk?
15:55
Can the Trump-Musk Conflict Lead to a Truce?
22:41

Transcript

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