Dont underestimate Donald Trump he and his goals will survive without Elon Musk

Among other things last week, President Trump played host to Germany’s chancellor in the Oval Office, issued a travel ban against 12 countries whose citizens routinely violate their visas, had a “very positive” conversation about tariffs with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and twisted arms to push his “one big beautiful bill” across the congressional finish line.Meanwhile, a stream of good economic news sent stock markets higher, with a jobs report beating expectations while inflation fell and wages rose.Oh, and Trump also had a brutal falling out with Elon Musk.No need to guess which of the above dominated the news.Bad news travels fast and predictions of calamity win eyeballs, but I’ve learned a few things knowing and covering Trump for a decade.Rule No.

1 is always to remember to take a deep breath when it feels as if the end of his days is near.Whatever the sensational event of the moment, the smart play has been to realize that this too shall pass — and to feel sorry for cats because they only have nine lives.Rule No.2 is to be prepared for the next big end of days event, which is coming soon, and to expect another one after that.The 47th president is a human machine full of pride and plans, but only rookies still attempt to define him by a single event.

If a stream of nasty Democrat prosecutions and threats of jail didn’t derail him, the end of a partnership with the world’s richest man won’t either.While Trump often appears to be courting disaster, reports of his imminent political demise still remain premature.Subscribe to our daily Post Opinion newsletter! Please provide a valid email address.

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That’s not to say he is impervious, only that he is the closest thing to it on the American scene today.The dogs bark, but the caravan moves on.So long, Elon, it was nice knowing ya.Another thin...