President Donald Trump and Elon Musk were both hit with major setbacks this week, as new legal rulings, corporate espionage, and media controversies dominated headlines.
Trump defended his decision to allow Chinese students into U.S. universities, explaining that the figure of 600,000 covers a two-year span and emphasizing that China is already paying “hundreds of billions” in tariffs. He argued that banning students would unnecessarily insult Beijing during tense negotiations. Still, many conservatives were outraged, demanding more deportations rather than student visas.
Tariffs remain a central issue. Trump warned America could become a “Third World Nation” if a federal appeals court ruling striking down much of his tariff program is upheld. He credited tariffs with generating $15 trillion in new investment, lowering inflation, cutting energy costs, and making America strong again. In a fiery Truth Social post, Trump declared all tariffs remain in effect for now, vowing the Supreme Court will ultimately uphold them. If removed, he said, the U.S. would face economic collapse.
At the same time, Democrats and left-leaning influencers fueled rumors that Trump was either dead or had suffered a stroke after taking a few days out of the spotlight. Thousands of posts on X spread the baseless #TrumpIsDead hoax. Even Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker demanded “proof of life.” The rumors collapsed after Trump was photographed golfing with his granddaughter Kai, later mocking critics with a post saying he’s “NEVER FELT BETTER!”
Elon Musk also faced a serious blow after reports surfaced that corporate espionage gave a major competitor access to Tesla’s coding, algorithms, and trade secrets. Analysts compared it to Pepsi stealing Coca-Cola’s recipe or Apple obtaining Microsoft’s secrets, warning it could cost Musk’s company billions.
Meanwhile, CBS News was caught deceptively editing an interview with DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, echoing a past scandal when they manipulated Kamala Harris clips during the 2024 election. Trump has already won lawsuits against CBS for similar actions.
Tragedy struck when former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani was severely injured in a high-speed car crash after stopping to help a domestic violence victim. Giuliani sustained spinal fractures, cuts, and multiple injuries but remains in good spirits. Trump announced that when Giuliani recovers, he will award him the Presidential Medal of Honor.
New York City politics were also shaken as Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani faced scrutiny over his family’s ties to Qatar, which has links to Hamas. His mother, filmmaker Mira Nair, has accepted millions in Qatari funding, while critics accuse his father of radical views. Mamdani denied wrongdoing, but controversy lingers.
In Washington, sobering health news emerged as former Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s family revealed he has been battling Parkinson’s disease since 2021. The diagnosis explains his retreat from public life and inability to testify before Congress.
Finally, Biden-appointed Judge Sparkle Sooknanan blocked the deportation of unaccompanied Guatemalan migrant children, preventing them from reuniting with parents back home. Critics blasted the decision as judicial overreach that prolongs family separation.
With Trump battling courts over tariffs, Musk fighting espionage threats, and Democrats resorting to rumors and media manipulation, America’s political and corporate arenas are bracing for more turbulence ahead.
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