Trump will not let Musk steamroll him - Col Chris Wyatt

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Some in the inner circle of US President-elect Donald Trump are rather irritated that South African-born Elon Musk is acting like he is co-president. But in this interview with BizNews, retired US Army Military Intelligence Officer Colonel Chris Wyatt says: “I wouldn't lose any sleep over Donald Trump being steamrolled by Elon Musk…Musk may be making lot of waves right now…(but) You will see that if he is being disruptive in a way that Trump doesn't like, he'll be pushed backwards a little bit.” As for Musk apparently turning his hand to US foreign policy by meeting with a leading Iranian official, Wyatt says it “came as a bit of surprise to folks on this side of the Atlantic”. However, he does hope that Musk will nudge Trump to do something about the loss of US influence on the African continent. “if…he puts a little earworm in Trump's ear about Africa or South Africa, then we're likely to see some action in Africa”. Commenting on AGOA and the African National Congress’ (ANC’s) resistance to US meddling in its affairs, Wyatt says: “If you don't want us in your business, then don't take money from us. You're taking plenty of money from Tehran and from Beijing. Just go there and get it.” Meanwhile, he predicts that SWAPO is “next on the list” of long-ruling parties in Africa to be ousted in an election.
18 Nov 2024 12AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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