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EXPLAINER | Donald Trump's inner circle: All the President's South African men

Daily Maverick
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From business moguls like Elon Musk and Peter Thiel, to political insiders like Joel Pollak, several South African men have found their way into Donald Trump’s orbit. Rebecca Davis unpacks who they are, how they got there, and what role they play in the US president’s world.Written & Narrated by Rebecca Davis Produced by Bernard Kotze & Emilie Gambade Edited by Rufaro Chiswo Original Music & Design by Bernard KotzeSupport journalism that protects democracy. Become a Maverick Insider.  https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/insider/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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