The cabinet members discussed the expected surge in the retail industry and the rise in online markets, emphasizing the need to support small businesses and maintain the momentum of the shift to online shopping, accelerated by the pandemic. They also touched on the rapid advancements in technology, like drone delivery and 3D printing.

Michael Waltz (08:10 am ET): Quick update, folks. Retail industry is expecting a major surge. Numbers from the economic department show optimism.

JD Vance (08:15 am ET): Interesting. However, don’t forget how swiftly trends change in the digital age. We can’t rest on our laurels.

Pete Hegseth (08:20 am ET): Absolutely, Vance. Our job is to keep the economy thriving. Let’s keep that e-commerce mojo working. 📱💪

Marco Rubio (08.30 am ET): Especially now that we see a rise in online markets. We need to keep supporting small businesses.

Tulsi Gabbard (08:40 am ET): I agree with Marco. Small businesses are the backbone of our economy.

Scott Bessent (09:00 am ET): Right. And let’s not forget how the pandemic accelerated the shift to online shopping. Gotta keep the momentum going.

John Ratcliffe (09:10 am ET): Our tech advancements are crazy good. I mean, who knew drones would be delivering packages someday? 🚁

Steve Witkoff (09:15 am ET): I’m still waiting for my 3D-printed pizza. Talk about disruption! 🍕

Susie Wiles (09:20 am ET): Now that is technology I can get behind!

Stephen Miller (09:25 am ET): Europe is trailing behind in tech innovation, though. They’re missing the boat on the e-commerce boom.

Joe Kent (09:30 am ET): Well, that’s their loss, Stephen. Our focus should be maintaining our lead.

Hegseth (09:40 am ET): Speaking of boats, anyone catch that new action flick with the battleship? Hilarious! 🚢🇺🇸😂

Vance (09:50 am ET): Didn’t see it, Pete. Was too busy watching documentaries on economic trends in the Eurozone. Fascinating stuff.

Gabbard (09:55 am ET): That’s what I appreciate about you, Vance – always the intellectual.

Rubio (10:00 am ET): Let’s not stray too far off-topic, people. Retail update – focus!

Waltz (10:10 am ET): Roger that, Marco. Back to the grind.

Wiles (10:15 am ET): Retail is booming, America is booming. That’s something we all can agree on.

Witkoff (10:20 am ET): And let’s make sure it stays that way. Onwards and upwards, team! 💪🇺🇸

Miller (10:25 am ET): Agreed. Duty calls. Until next time, folks.

Kent (10:30 am ET): Back to work. Let’s get it done. 🇺🇸🔥