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Col. Chris Wyatt: Musk & Trump, AGOA & the GNU & those elite sex scandals…

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In this wide-ranging preview of the US Presidential Elections, the former Director of African Studies at the US Army War College, retired Colonel Chris Wyatt dissects the latest polls; speaks about South African-born billionaire Elon Musk’s backing for former President Donald Trump; the implications for South Africa and AGOA should he return to the White House; the international implications of such a victory, particularly on the energy market and commodity prices - and why the Epstein client list and the P Diddy party invitee list may not be disclosed under either - or any - presidency. Colonel Wyatt also previews the upcoming election in Botswana where he says corruption has started creeping in - and where Former President Ian Khama has returned from exile to try and unseat his bitter foe - and former ally - President Mokweetsi Masisi.
21 Oct 2024 6AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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