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Elon weighed in on international diplomacy, sharing details of a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. He described it as productive, with Putin congratulating the U.S. and Israel for recent Middle East peace efforts. The leaders discussed future trade, and a proposed high-level meeting next week in Budapest aims to explore peace between Russia and Ukraine. Elon echoed optimism about progress and cited the potential for diplomatic breakthroughs.
On U.S. politics, Elon expressed concern about declining chances for Democrats to hold the House, suggesting a shift toward Republican dominance by 2025, supported by polling data. These political shifts are interpreted by some as a rejection of current policies, including social issues and immigration.