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Hans India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
'The Night We Met': Democrats Mock Musk-Trump Fallout with Breakup
In a sharp yet humorous twist on political commentary, the Democratic Party has released a satirical video dramatizing the apparent fallout between Elon Musk and Donald Trump—as though it were the end of a rocky romance. Set to the melancholic tune of "The Night We Met" by Lord Huron, the video went viral shortly after its release, portraying Musk's exit from his government advisory role as an emotional breakup with Trump. The tongue-in-cheek montage quickly caught the attention of political observers and social media users alike, mixing pop culture flair with pointed critique. The release comes amid confirmed reports that Musk is no longer serving as a special government employee with the Department of Government Efficiency. Once hailed as a key player in Trump's efforts to slash federal spending, Musk's ambitious reform plans fell short of expectations. According to a White House official cited by Reuters, his departure was finalized Wednesday night in a decision made at the senior staff level. Musk left quietly, without an in-person meeting with Trump, but later thanked the former president on his platform, X, for the opportunity to serve. Though Trump publicly commended Musk's attempts at budgetary reform, behind-the-scenes tensions had reportedly been simmering. Musk recently criticized Trump's flagship tax reform package, calling it overly expensive—a move that allegedly irked senior administration figures. The Democratic Party's viral video captures the drama with wit and style, turning what many view as an inevitable political rift into a moment of cultural satire. In just under two minutes, it skewers the fragility of political alliances with a soundtrack and story familiar to anyone who's lived through a breakup.
NDTV
3 days ago
- Business
- NDTV
"The Night We Met": Democratic Party's Tongue-In-Cheek Video On Elon Musk And Trump
In a viral twist to political commentary, the Democratic Party has released a satirical video on social media portraying the growing rift between Elon Musk and Donald Trump as a melodramatic breakup. Set to the hauntingly emotional track "The Night We Met" by Lord Huron, the video frames Musk's abrupt departure from the Trump administration as the end of a turbulent relationship, drawing laughter and headlines alike. Watch the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Democrats (@thedemocrats) The timing of the video aligns with recent reports confirming Musk's exit from his role as a special government employee with the Department of Government Efficiency. Musk, who spearheaded a high-profile but contentious efficiency drive aimed at slashing federal spending, failed to achieve the sweeping reforms he had promised. According to a White House official, his "offboarding" began on Wednesday night, and the decision was made "at a senior staff level," Reuters reported. Musk's departure came swiftly and without fanfare - he did not meet with former President Trump before leaving. However, he took to his social media platform X to thank Trump for the opportunity to serve. As my scheduled time as a Special Government Employee comes to an end, I would like to thank President @realDonaldTrump for the opportunity to reduce wasteful spending. The @DOGE mission will only strengthen over time as it becomes a way of life throughout the government. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 29, 2025 Despite the abrupt ending, Trump publicly praised Musk's efforts to cut government costs, though insiders suggest tensions had been mounting. Musk recently criticised Trump's major tax reform, calling it too costly-a move that reportedly upset senior White House figures. The Democratic Party's light-hearted yet pointed video captures both the political and personal drama surrounding Musk's government stint, offering a humorous take on what many see as an inevitable parting of ways.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
TikTok Star Bella Brave's Mom Remembers Her Late Daughter on Mother's Day
Kyla Thomson shared a video on social media in tribute to her daughter Bella, who died on July 14 at age 10 after living with a variety of life-threatening health conditions The influencer's post was uploaded on Mother's Day, marking the first time she spent the holiday without her daughter Thomson paired the video with a caption of hope, garnering thousands of comments from her supportive following across Instagram and TikTokKyla Thomson is navigating her first Mother's Day without her daughter Sunday, May 11, the influencer shared a tribute in honor of her daughter who died on July 14 at age 10 after living with a variety of life-threatening health conditions, including a rare bowel illness Hirschsprung's disease and severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID). "To all the bereaved moms on #mothersday, your love didn't end — and neither does their light," she captioned her TikTok and Instagram post, adding a red heart emoji wrapped in a bandage. The message accompanied a video compilation, featuring sweet clips of Thomson and Bella smiling and enjoying time together. They are seen playing, ice-skating, biking riding and horseback riding with the song "The Night We Met," by Lord Huron, playing in the background. Followers of Thomson, who has approximately 8M followers on TikTok and Instagram combined, flooded the comment section of her Mother's Day video with sympathetic words and kind messages expressing their love and support. Related: TikTok's Bella Brave Dies at 10, Mom Shares in Heartbreaking Update: 'She Was Fearless' "Makes me smile to see her face ❤️ I know your heart is aching. She was and is so special," wrote one user on Instagram. "Made me happy to open Instagram and see her face. Happy Mother's Day to you!" penned another. "We will remember Bella's beautiful happy smile. May her smile help to weather through cloudy days. Thinking of you. Happy Mother's Day," wrote a third user. Bella had previously gone viral on social media after giving the world a glimpse of her vibrant personality, despite navigating the challenges of her illness. "She was fearless," Thomson said of her late daughter at the time of her death. "Whatever she faced, I never saw fear in her. She taught me bravery." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Just days after being in a medically induced coma after suffering complications from a viral infection in her lungs, Thomson confirmed that she had died in a heartbreaking TikTok post on Sunday, July 14. 'Our brave girl left her legacy here on earth to dance on streets of gold July 14th 2024 at 4:19 p.m. ET,' she wrote alongside a video of her daughter dancing. 'Bella passed peacefully in our arms,' she continued. 'Please keep her name on your lips, her memories alive and her bravery in your hearts. Please share with us every detail of how she touched your life or kept you brave.' Since her death, Thomson has continued to share her daughter's impact, urging everyone to celebrate the bravery and love Bella gave so freely. Read the original article on People
