It was one of those weeks in politics where everyone had something to say, and none of it was particularly quiet. From accusations of Ukrainian sellouts to healthcare system takedowns, here's what dominated the political conversation.
Clinton Goes After Trump on Ukraine Deal
Hillary Clinton didn't mince words on Sunday when she took to Twitter with some pointed accusations. "The Trump administration's corruption has extended to selling out Ukraine — and America's interests — to Russia so that the Trump family and their friends can make a few bucks," she wrote.
She backed up her claims by pointing followers to a Wall Street Journal article from November 28. The report detailed a Miami Beach meeting where two American businessmen and a Russian counterpart allegedly worked on what was presented as a peace plan. But according to the Journal, they also discussed strategies to reintegrate Russia's roughly $2 trillion economy into global markets, with U.S. companies strategically positioned ahead of European competitors.
Cuban Takes Aim at Healthcare Insurance Giants
On Thursday, Mark Cuban turned his attention to what he sees as a broken healthcare system. The outspoken entrepreneur accused major insurance companies of "abusing" independent physicians, arguing that the Affordable Care Act has devolved into something corporations have mastered gaming to their advantage.
Cuban didn't hold back, condemning what he described as a systematic pattern of behavior by big insurers: denying claims, underpaying doctors, slow-walking reimbursements, and clawing back money from independent physicians and pharmacies. It's the kind of healthcare critique that resonates beyond partisan lines, hitting at the everyday frustrations doctors and patients face.
Duffy Issues 30-Day Warning to Minnesota Governor
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy called out Governor Walz on social media over illegal commercial driver's license issuances. According to Duffy, the Department of Transportation discovered that "one third" of Minnesota's "non-domiciled CDLs" were issued illegally.
The ultimatum was straightforward: Minnesota has 30 days to clean up the mess or face losing federal transportation funding. That's the kind of deadline that tends to focus attention quickly.
Musk Admits Pushing Back on Tariffs
On Monday, Elon Musk disclosed that he'd tried talking President Trump out of implementing tariffs. His concerns centered on potential market distortions and the impact on Tesla's Chinese operations, which makes sense given how integrated the company's supply chains are across borders.
Schumer Blasts Trump's Economic Messaging
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer wasn't buying Trump's rosy economic narrative. He called the president's claims about the economy a "hoax," pointing to rising prices on essential goods as evidence that ordinary Americans aren't feeling the prosperity Trump touts.
It's the classic Washington split-screen: one side celebrating economic indicators while the other points to grocery receipts and gas prices.