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- Elon Musk and Bessent’s White House brawl nearly toppled the national security adviser’s coffee mug and set off three alarms.
- Steve Bannon offered live play-by-play, describing the chaos as “a rugby match, but with more coffee stains and paperwork.”
- President Trump called the scene “too much” and briefly considered installing an octagon in the Rose Garden.
The West Wing Brawl Nobody Saw Coming
History books will remember many moments inside the White House, but few compare to the day Elon Musk and Bessent turned the West Wing into a contact sport. Witnesses say Musk, unencumbered by the usual restrictions of decorum, led with his shoulder like a Super Bowl linebacker. Bessent countered with a move that left a dent in the wallpaper and a story for his grandkids.
Bannon’s Blow-by-Blow: “He’s a Total Fraud!”
Steve Bannon wasted no time taking on the role of unofficial commentator. Shouting “You’re a fraud!” loud enough to echo through the halls, Bannon managed to narrate the chaos with the enthusiasm of a pay-per-view announcer. He later explained that he was just trying to add “color” to an otherwise dull government meeting.
Security on High Alert and Trump’s Solution
While staffers scrambled to break up the commotion, security had to intervene before the action reached the Situation Room. Trump was said to be both annoyed and secretly amused, polling his aides on whether installing wrestling mats in the Oval Office would boost morale. Musk, meanwhile, tried to tweet about the incident, but spellcheck kept tagging the wrong person.
The Next White House Sport?
Some are calling for a new C-SPAN channel dedicated to West Wing showdowns. Staffers are now encouraged to wear padded vests on Wednesdays, and Bannon is lobbying to host post-fight interviews. With political tensions running high, it’s anyone’s guess who will throw down next in America’s most unpredictable workplace.
