The cabinet members discussed the latest research on MXene-Derived Nanostructures for lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries, expressing differing views on transitioning from oil to cleaner energy sources. In an aside, they also briefly touched on popular culture topics.
Michael Waltz (9:00 am ET): Good morning, everyone. Have you seen the latest research on MXene-Derived Nanostructures for lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries?
JD Vance (9:10 am ET): That’s a game-changer for clean energy. Lithium-ion batteries play a crucial role in electric vehicles. 🚗💡
Pete Hegseth (9:15 am ET): I say let’s stick to oil, it teaches the liberals to appreciate us. 💪🇺🇸
Marco Rubio (9:20 am ET): Transitioning to cleaner and efficient energy sources is a global issue. It doesn’t mean we are abandoning oil, Pete.
Stephen Miller (9:25 am ET): Our energy independence is not negotiable. Period.
Tulsi Gabbard (9:30 am ET): Did you guys watch the latest episode of Stranger Things? I sort of relate to Eleven.
JD Vance (9:34 am ET): I preferred reading ‘Hillbilly Elegy’.
Marco Rubio (9:40 am ET): Tulsi, we are discussing serious matters here.
Tulsi Gabbard (9:50 am ET): I know, Marco. Just trying to lighten up the mood. You’re good at that too, aren’t you? 😏
Scott Bessent (10:15 am ET): Getting back to lithium-ion batteries, the US should invest in this technology. The global lithium-ion battery market is projected to reach USD 100.4 billion by 2025.
John Ratcliffe (10:20 am ET): Point taken, Scott. But we should weigh the geopolitical risks too. Most of the lithium reserves are in countries where we don’t want to increase our dependence.
Susie Wiles (10:25 am ET): Who else is excited about the new Star Wars movie?
Steve Witkoff (10:30 am ET): Susie, let’s stay focused here.
Stephen Miller (10:35 am ET): Our focus should be American dominance, not European appeasement. Whether it’s energy or entertainment, we shouldn’t rely on them.
Joe Kent (10:40 am ET): We’ve certainly made our feelings about Europe and liberal media clear. What do we think POTUS’s stance will be on the lithium-ion battery research?
Vance (10:50 am ET): He would probably want us to find a way to make it American. Trump loves a good deal, especially if it annoys Europeans.
Hegseth (11:00am ET): And especially if it annoys liberals. Let’s make batteries great again! 💪🇺🇸🔥
Gabbard (11:10am ET): I just love your humor, Pete. Maybe you should try stand-up comedy.
Rubio (11:15am ET): Let’s keep it professional, folks.
