The cabinet members discussed their ongoing efforts to reduce a backlog, emphasizing the importance of their work for veterans and real people. The conversation also contained a few light-hearted moments, including a joke about Russian dressing and a metaphor about using a machete to cut through the backlog.
Vance (09:00 am ET): Alright team, Waltz has got boots on the ground slashing through that backlog. Let’s keep this momentum up.
Waltz (09:05 am ET): Thank you, JD. Your leadership is critical in these initiatives. Let’s remember, these are real veterans – real people – we’re helping.
Miller (09:10 am ET): Well said. This is why we’re here.
Gabbard (09:15 am ET): I love Russia…n dressing. It adds a tangy zing to boring salads. Also, great job on the backlog, team.
Rubio (09:20 am ET): 🥗 Good to keep a sense of humor, Tulsi. And yes, indeed, great job everyone.
Hegseth (09:25 am ET): 💪 A machete might not be as high-tech as some of the tools we’re used to, but it sure is effective. Let’s keep cutting down this backlog.
Witkoff (09:30 am ET): That’s the spirit. With all of us working together, we’ll conquer this issue in no time.
Vance (09:35 am ET): Just remember, it does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop. Let’s keep going at it!
Bessent (09:40 am ET): Agree, JD. It’s a marathon, not a sprint. Just keep moving forward.
Ratcliffe (09:45 am ET): This is a proud moment for the team. We are demonstrating what efficient government can do.
Wiles (09:50 am ET): Providing our veterans the respect and benefits they’ve earned should always be a high priority. Today, I’m proud to be part of this team.
Kent (10:00 am ET): Here, here! Let’s remember this feeling as we continue to set high goals and meet them.
Hegseth (10:10 am ET): 🇺🇸 Exactly, Joe. That’s why we’re here. For the vets, for America.
Vance (10:15 am ET): I do have concerns, though, that Trump might not fully grasp the scale of what we’re doing here—
Rubio (10:20 am ET): No time for doubts, JD. Let’s focus on doing right by our veterans.
Vance (10:25 am ET): Of course, Marco. For the veterans.
Miller (10:30 am ET): And to stick it to those European freeloaders! They always seem to be getting a free ride.
Gabbard (10:35 am ET): 😅 Stephen, you always have a unique way of motivating us. But yes, let’s continue showing the world what efficient governance looks like.
Waltz (10:40 am ET): Well said, Tulsi. Now, back to work. Let’s keep reducing that backlog.
