Alina Habba’s Attempt To Defend Donald Trump Comes With A Cringeworthy Twist

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White House counselor Alina Habba’s explanation of how Donald Trump’s administration is running the government prompted awkward reminders from critics on social media.

Habba on Tuesday defended the widespread cuts that are being made to government spending (via the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Effiency) as she told Fox News’ Harris Faulkner that, “We’re running this country […] like President Trump runs the Trump Organization.”

“Like Elon Musk’s running X,” she added. “That’s what we’re doing.”

Alina Habba: This is what we’re about. We’re running this county like President Trump runs the Trump Organization. Like Elon Musk running X. That’s what we’re doing. pic.twitter.com/KX001LaUbf

— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) February 25, 2025

Commenters, though, recalled Trump’s lengthy history of bankruptcies and legal challenges.

They also noted how the valuation of X, formerly Twitter, has reportedly plummeted by nearly 80% since top Trump ally Musk’s $44 billion takeover in 2022.

History lesson for America.

Trump filed for Bankruptcy 7 times.

— Travis Matthew (@Matthewtravis08) February 25, 2025

Being run like X you say? That’s encouraging… pic.twitter.com/r3eaT6ILJM

— TheProletariat (@_ThePr0letariat) February 25, 2025

They’ve both done terrible jobs at each.

— Timothy Bellman (@Timothy_Bellman) February 25, 2025

That’s exactly why the rest of the world is concerned.

— Akash Maniam (@ManiamAkash) February 25, 2025

Governments should not be run like corporations. Governing, legislating, Congressional budgets and appropriations are completely different than for profit corporations.

— Jenelle V (@JenelleComedy) February 25, 2025

every single trump company in “the art of the deal” went bankrupt after.

— nisten – e/acc (@nisten) February 25, 2025

Running it like the Trump Organization? Multiple bankruptcies, lawsuits, and chaos? Like X under Musk—plummeting value and constant dysfunction? Hard pass.

— Nothing lasts forever! (@Nto79549105) February 25, 2025

So, into the ground?

— Tony Parisi (@auradeluxe) February 25, 2025

Is she aware of the outcomes of those businesses that she’s referencing?

— Deborah, My Friends Call Me Slayer🔥🐉⚔️🔥 (@drodvik52) February 25, 2025

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