The leaked conversation among cabinet members indicates a brief diversion discussing Grand Seiko watches before returning to pressing issues such as the review of multiple files and economic strategies in the east, particularly concerning Europe.
April 1
Vance (10:00 am ET): Anyone else seen this? Grand Seiko Sport Collection Tokyo Lion Tentagraph SLGC009. Quite the piece.
Hegseth (10:05 am ET): Really, JD? Trying to impress POTUS with your horological prowess? 😄
Vance (10:10 am ET): No, just appreciating quality craftsmanship. Time is of the essence after all.
Waltz (10:15am ET): In more pressing matters, we’ve got multiple files that need to be reviewed by 1400 ET. Let’s keep our eyes on the mission.
Gabbard (10:18am ET): Agreed Michael. BTW, those Grand Seiko watches are exquisite. Maybe we should get one for Putin. 😆
Rubio (10:22am ET): Let’s maintain focus. JD, are you going to update us on your economic findings?
Miller (10:28am ET): I’d say we make Europe pay for those Grand Seikos. Can someone remind me why we’re doing their dirty work again?
Vance (10:31am ET): Stephen, it’s more nuanced than that. Our strategies in the east have considerable economic impact. Europe just happens to be a variable in the equation.
Bessent (10:37am ET): Didn’t we agree to stop the watch talk? We’re in the middle of sensitive operations, remember?
Gabbard (10:40am ET): Sorry Scott, Marco did you like the watch too? 😅 💎
Rubio (10:45am ET): Tulsi, your humor is appreciated but let’s get back to work. JD, please share your findings.
Wiles (10:50am ET): Agree with Marco. Let’s keep it professional, folks. The Grand Seiko can wait.
Vance (10:55am ET): Alright, in line with my report earlier, the economic indicators are pointing towards…
Hegseth (11:00am ET): Getting back on track. Like a well-calibrated Grand Seiko. Good job team. 💪🇺🇸🔥🙏
Kent (11:05am ET): Pete, did you just?
Miller (11:10 am ET): He sure did. 😂
Witkoff (11:15am ET) What have we become? The Grand Seiko Cabinet? 😂
Ratcliffe (11:25am ET) Wouldn’t that be something? All of us, sporting our Grand Seikos at the next briefing. Imagine how that would look to the liberal media.
Hegseth (11:30am ET): I like your thinking, Ratcliffe. Let’s make it happen. Order in team colors. Red, White and Blue, folks.
Wiles (11:35 am ET): New team uniform. I wonder what POTUS will say? 😂 We should gift him one.
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Witkoff (11:40am ET): Did Marco just…?
Vance (11:45am ET): Well, this chat spiraled quickly.
Waltz (11:50am ET): This has been… illuminating. Remember our task at hand, team. Meeting at 1400 ET. Let’s reconvene then.