Trump and Musk play disruptor

This week, Trump lobbied for the United States military to
oversee the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip and turn it into the
“riviera of the Middle East.” He forced a brief trade standoff
with Canada and Mexico, paused foreign aid, and tried to freeze
federal funding for public loans, grants, and other financial
aid. American voters seemed to want Trump’s particular brand of
disrupting the status quo, but could that backfire?


KCRW discusses some of the possible motivations behind Trump’s
recent actions, including tariffs and the proposed spending
freeze. We also explore the arguments surrounding the White
House’s economic policy. Is the president still committed to his
promise of putting American interests first?