The cabinet members discussed the backlash they received over the use of an Usher song in a NATO recap video, with differing views on whether to apologize or not, and a suggestion to blame the incident on an intern was also put forward.
January 29 Waltz (9:15am ET): Good morning, team. Let’s sync up and strategize regarding the recent backlash from the NATO recap video.
Vance (9:20am ET): I’m still astounded that we used an Usher song for a NATO recap. It’s hilariously tone-deaf. And now, social media is demanding a cease and desist.
Hegseth (9:27am ET):
Look, it’s catchy. And let’s be honest, NATO is a joke. 😂
Rubio (9:29am ET): Let’s focus on the topic at hand. We need to address this situation swiftly before it escalates further.
Gabbard (9:30am ET): I say we blame it on an intern, make a public apology, and move on. If anything, I’ve heard Russia appreciates Usher’s music.
Waltz (9:33am ET):
That might not be a bad idea. We’ve got bigger fish to fry.
Miller (9:36am ET): We should never apologize. This is just the liberal media trying to make something from nothing.
Rubio (9:39am ET): A simple acknowledgment might help us in the long run, Stephen. Not necessarily an apology, but a statement that addresses the issue.
Bessent (9:42am ET): Agreed with Rubio. This needs to be addressed before it becomes a real PR issue.
Ratcliffe (9:45am ET):
I concur. Let’s draft a statement.
Vance (9:55am ET): I’ll get started on it. It needs to be smart, concise, and just apologetic enough to shut everyone up.
Wiles (10:00am ET): Good idea, JD. Make sure we don’t look like we’re kowtowing to the press.
Witkoff (10:04am ET):
Get it done, Vance, and let’s move on to addressing our real issues. Like getting POTUS to stop quoting ‘The Apprentice’ during cabinet meetings.
Kent (10:10am ET): 😂 At least it’s not ‘Shark Tank’.
Hegseth (10:15am ET):
🔥 🔥 🔥 Now that’s a reality show I’d watch.
Vance (10:23am ET): Got it. Preparing the statement now. Can we also address the obvious issue that Trump would probably love Usher and this whole thing is ridiculous?
Rubio (10:25am ET): Agreed. Let’s remember we’re here to do good work, not to impress POTUS.
Gabbard (10:30am ET): I don’t know, Rubio. You seem to impress pretty easily. 😉
Rubio (10:35am ET): Stay on topic, Tulsi.
Hegseth (10:37am ET):
💪💪💪 Let’s get the world back on track, one Usher song at a time! 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸