The leaked conversation among cabinet members reveals their diverse reactions to the unexpected multi-billion dollar sale of the Lakers, with discussions ranging from the growing influence of private investment in sports, historical sports diplomacy, and the potential economic impact of such a large transaction.
April 15
Vance (10:19 am ET):
Just got a text from a friend… Looks like the Lakers sold for multi-billion in an all-out surprise deal.
Waltz (10:21 am ET):
That’s a significant deal. The influence of private investment in sports continues to grow.
Hegseth (10:23 am ET):
Damn, that’s some serious bread. 💰💰💰
Rubio (10:26 am ET):
Never really followed basketball. I’m more of a football guy.
Gabbard (10:29 am ET):
Remember when the Lakers played exhibition games in Moscow during the Cold War? 🏀🇷🇺
Witkoff (10:32 am ET):
Money talks, team loyalties walk. That’s the NBA for you.
Bessent (10:35 am ET):
Incredible, it’s not even close to trading deadline. The market dynamics must be extraordinary.
Vance (10:38 am ET):
The economic impact of this will be interesting to monitor. Big money changing hands like this can stir waters.
Miller (10:40 am ET):
It’s a distraction, people should worry about real issues.
Waltz (10:45 am ET):
Though we shouldn’t downplay the ripple effects of a deal this size in the sports world…
Kent (11:00 am ET):
Got to wonder if Trump has considered buying a team. He’d probably love the attention.
Rubio (11:03 am ET):
Probably. Though, can you imagine the media frenzy? They’d have a field day.
Hegseth (11:05 am ET):
Damn right. Trump owning a team would be a smashing success. Winning season, first year in. 🇺🇸🏆💪
Gabbard (11:10 am ET):
Would they play in Trump Tower? 🏢🏀
Vance (11:14 am ET):
I can already see the headlines…
Miller (11:18 am ET):
I’d prefer if we cut our dependence on foreign oil, rather than worry about Trump’s potential fantasy basketball team.
Wiles (11:22 am ET):
Back to the Lakers deal, I’d wager this is only the beginning. More teams will soon follow suit. High returns on sports franchises are too enticing for investors to ignore.
Ratcliffe (11:30 am ET):
It’s reminiscent of Roman gladiator games. Spectacle over substance. But, let’s get back to the task at hand.