Musk is the Akhmetov of the Trump Administration | Franklin Foer

American journalist Franklin Foer has been following the work of the Democrats for years. In 2023, he published the book The Last Politician: Inside Joe Biden’s White House and the Struggle for America’s Future. The author delves into the internal dynamics of the first two years of Biden’s presidency. The book has been recommended to those who want to understand the 46th President of the United States and his actions.   Franklin Foer describes Joe Biden as increasingly isolated from the world. Recently, he has been surrounded only by his family and closest advisors, who blindly believe in his ability to win the elections. This, according to Foer, prevented Biden from stepping down as a presidential candidate in time, leaving the Democrats with little room to select an alternative candidate.  One of Biden’s most controversial moves, which could cast a shadow over his presidency, is the pardon of his son, Hunter Biden.   However, Foer’s interests extend beyond the Democrats. He is also intrigued by Silicon Valley leaders—how they think and the threats posed by technological breakthroughs. Foer argues that Silicon Valley billionaires are now rallying around Trump to fulfill their own ambitions, eliminate competitors, and secure funding for projects like Mars colonization.   Journalist Nataliya Gumenyuk talks with Franklin Foer about how the Democrats are grappling with their defeat, their strategies before handing over power to the Republicans, the current Trump team and the eccentric figures within his circle, the lengths Silicon Valley billionaires are willing to go to, and the parallels between Elon Musk and Rinat Akhmetov.