Trump's SHOCKING Cabinet Meeting: Mass Firings, Musk's Ultimatum, and a $5 Million 'Gold Card'!

2025-02-26 19:24:50.798

President Donald Trump convened his first official Cabinet meeting of his second term, where he discussed several controversial issues. A memo was issued detailing plans for mass layoffs of federal workers, with the EPA potentially cutting up to 65% of its workforce. An agreement on natural resources and the reconstruction of Ukraine was confirmed, with President Zelensky set to visit the White House to sign it. Trump also confirmed that 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods would be levied on April 2nd. The Senate confirmed Jamieson Greer as the new US Trade Representative. Trump reiterated that there would be no cuts to entitlement programs like Medicare, Social Security, and Medicaid. The administration is moving forward with plans for large-scale layoffs across agencies, following an executive order. Trump stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin will have to make concessions to end the war in Ukraine, but declined to specify what those concessions would be. He also stated that he will not make extensive security guarantees to Ukraine, suggesting Europe take on more responsibility. Trump refused to comment on preventing China from taking Taiwan by force, but expressed optimism about his relationship with Chinese President Xi Jinping and the possibility of increased Chinese investment in the US. He also unveiled a "gold card" plan to replace the EB5 visa program, selling residency and a path to citizenship for a $5 million fee. The meeting also included discussion of Elon Musk's directives to federal workers, with some Cabinet members expressing disagreement. Musk defended his actions, stating that an email requesting a work update was a "pulse check," not a performance review, and claimed that some federal employees may be deceased or fictional. A legal battle is ongoing regarding the firing of a federal official who investigates whistleblower complaints. The Justice Department argued that the courts have no authority in this matter, leading to a clash with the judge overseeing the case. A White House official stated that if Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says an agreement on resources has not been finalized, then it does not make sense for him to visit Washington, DC. Zelensky responded that they would make conclusions after talking to Trump.