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Robert Reich: Trump hosts the first full cabinet meeting of his second term today—with noncabinet member Elon Musk in attendance. It's…

On the recordFebruary 26, 2025
Trump hosts the first full cabinet meeting of his second term today—with noncabinet member Elon Musk in attendance. It's yet another reminder of who the wealthiest administration in history actually serves: the billionaire class.
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Robert Reich

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Reich criticizes Trump's cabinet meeting for including Musk, highlighting the influence of billionaires.

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