Trump hammers ‘defective’ Democrats on border, inflation and foreign policy in a wide-ranging interview with Elon Musk
SUMMARY
In an interview with Elon Musk on August 12, 2024, former President Donald Trump sharply criticized the Biden administration on several fronts. Trump condemned Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Governor Tim Walz, labeling them as “radical left lunatics” and attributing various issues to their policies. He focused on the southern border crisis, accusing Harris of failing to control the migrant surge and blaming her for the current state of affairs. Trump also criticized the administration's handling of inflation, suggesting that high prices are linked to global events and domestic policies. On foreign policy, he claimed that leaders of North Korea, Russia, and China are exploiting U.S. weaknesses under Biden and Harris. Trump also expressed support for a U.S. version of Israel’s Iron Dome and endorsed the idea of a government efficiency commission proposed by Musk to address overspending.
