'Trump is enthralled by Putin' & farewell Elon Musk

Today’s episode has it all — political drama, military build-ups,
and yes, Elon Musk with a chainsaw.


We kick off with Musk’s big exit from his headline-hogging
political role. He endorsed Trump, handed out millions to get out
the vote, ran DOGE and even made time for a little on-stage
lumberjacking. But now? He’s out. We’re playing some of his
highlights.


Then we’re off to Washington, where things are heating up in more
serious ways. Fiona Hill, Russia expert and former Trump adviser,
gives US reporter Cameron Henderson a rare glimpse into how Putin
plays the game — and why a peaceful end to the war in Ukraine
still feels a long way off.


And if that’s not enough international intrigue for you, we’re
off to Poland, where the country’s been rearming at a record
pace. Why? Our Berlin correspondent James Rothwell is in Warsaw
and will explain all. Plus, Trump’s making waves again — this
time in Poland’s crucial presidential election runoff.


Read Cameron Henderson's full interview with Fiona
Hill: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/politics/2025/05/25/fiona-hill-interview-trump-terrified-putin-seen-firsthand/


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