Jared Kushner On Ron DeSantis' COVID Management, Cybertruck Secrets, Musk's Laughter And More: Top Stories From This Weekend You Shouldn't Miss

The past week has seen a mix of politics, revelations, and corporate drama. Unexpected praise from Jared Kushner for Florida’s COVID-19 response under Governor Ron DeSantis, secrets of Tesla’s  TSLA upcoming Cybertruck decoded, Elon Musk dismissing an analyst’s comment with a laugh, Trump’s niece hitting out at political dysfunction, and a skeptical comment about Cybertruck’s ‘bulletproof’ claim marked the noteworthy events.

When Kushner Praised Florida’s COVID-19 Approach

Revelations from an upcoming memoir by Melissa DeRosa, a former aide to ex-New York governor Andrew Cuomo, indicate that Jared Kushner, former President Donald Trump's son-in-law, lauded Florida’s strategy for handling the COVID-19 pandemic during its peak. Kushner’s comparison of New York’s struggle with Florida’s open, yet lower death rate approach marks a striking revelation. Read the full article here.

Tesla’s Cybertruck: The Decoded Secrets

Details about the much-anticipated Cybertruck from Tesla Inc TSLA have been decoded from the 2024 Model Year VIN on the U.S. auto regulator NHTSA's website. The document reveals the Cybertruck will be available in dual motor standard and triple motor performance variants, and provides Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) for each. Read the full article here.

See Also: Trump’s Niece Says Potential Jim Jordan Speakership Would Have Been ‘Greatest Stain’ On Politics Since Her Uncle’s Election, Says Jordan Is A ‘Belligerent, Rude Slinger Of Conspiracy Theories’

Musk Laughs Off Analyst’s Regular Auto Company Remark

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Inc. TSLA, found amusement in Sanford C. Bernstein analyst Toni Sacconaghi's comments likening Tesla to a regular auto company. Musk’s cryptic laughing emoji response to the comment suggests his disagreement with the analyst’s view. Read the full article here.

Trump’s Niece on Political Dysfunction and Fanatical Extremism

Mary Trump, Donald Trump’s niece and a psychologist, criticized the Republican party’s dysfunction, specifically the “abbreviated speakership” of Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif). She accused McCarthy of being one of the "most craven and cynical powerbrokers" the GOP has ever known, attributing his short-lived tenure to conceding too much to fanatical extremists. Read the full article here.

Cybertruck’s Bulletproof Claim Raises Eyebrows

Following Elon Musk’s boast about Tesla Inc.’s Cybertruck bulletproof capabilities, short investor Jim Chanos questioned the implications of the vehicle’s stainless steel body in the summer sun. Musk’s claim of the truck withstanding a Tommy gun attack without penetration into the passenger compartment did not impress Chanos. Read the full article here.

Read Next: Trump’s Niece Taunts Uncle Over Judge’s $5K Fine And Imprisonment Warning For Gag Order Violation: ‘He’s Pouting Harder’

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