The cabinet members discussed the upcoming visit of South Africa’s president to the White House, expressing different views on how the guest should be treated. They emphasized the importance of aligning strategic relations with South Africa to American interests and also considered the cultural aspects of the visit.
March 15 Hegseth (11:44 am ET): Alright team, top of the morning! 🇺🇸 So, South Africa’s president is coming to the cocktail party, aka the White House. Time to show him our ‘Made in America’ hospitality. How’s the weather in your neck of the woods?
Vance (12:13 pm ET): Weather’s cold here in Ohio. But not as cold as the reception we should give to the South African president! Trump’s approval is what we need, fellas!
Waltz (12:30 pm ET): We need to ensure strategic relations with South Africa are aligned to our interests. Let’s not forget he’s not just here for the burgers and shakes.
Gabbard (12:46 pm ET): 👍 Waltz! Besides, do we even have the right TV programs lined up for the visit? What if he wants to watch something Russian? 🇷🇺
Rubio (12:55 pm ET): Haha, Gabbard. Maybe we can get him to binge-watch some American reality TV. But jokes aside, I agree with Waltz. We need to think strategically.
Miller (13:20 pm ET): Might I suggest not rolling out the red carpet for him. Let’s use this opportunity to remind him of the enormous economic advantages of being on Trump’s good side.
Hegseth (13:45 pm ET): Ha! Miller, your seething strategizing always cuts through the nonsense. I’ll get the popcorn, this is gonna be a show! 🍿
Rubio (14:10 pm ET): I don’t know which is more delicious, Hegseth’s macho enthusiasm or Gabbard’s love for the Russians. 😄
Vance (14:35 pm ET): Hold on, everyone. Are we forgetting something? Trump’s approval? Yes. Trump’s love? Certainly. But we can’t undermine him by making him look like a fool.
Waltz (14:38 pm ET): Vance, you’re right. While we enjoy this banter, let’s not forget the seriousness of this meeting. It’s not about TV shows, burgers or personal approval. It’s about national interests.
Miller (14:42 pm ET): Vance, Waltz, you both make compelling points. Duly noted. Let’s keep the bigger picture in mind. We’re here to serve the American people first, not to win Trump’s favor.
Hegseth (14:50 pm ET): Glad we’re on the same page, team. Even if it means less popcorn for me. Let’s show South Africa what America’s all about. 💪
Gabbard (15:02 pm ET): I miss the popcorn already. But yes, Trump’s approval and America’s interests are paramount.
Rubio (15:09 pm ET): Good talk, people. Now let’s get to work. And keep those popcorn boxes ready for later, Hegseth 😉
