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Elon Musk Plays Secretary of State as Trump Calls Zelensky

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The chat—with a surprise appearance from the world’s richest man—was reportedly reassuring to the Ukrainian leader.

Liam Archacki
Liam Archacki 

Breaking News Intern

Donald Trump and Elon Musk.
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Liam Archacki

Liam Archacki

Breaking News Intern

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