US Vice President JD Vance has criticized Elon Musk, saying he's making a "huge mistake" by going after Donald Trump with bitter and inflammatory social media posts. The feud between Musk and Trump escalated recently, with Musk accusing Trump of being linked to Jeffrey Epstein without evidence and suggesting he should be impeached.
*The Feud Escalates*
The public spat began when Musk lambasted Trump's tax cuts and spending bill, calling it a "disgusting abomination" that would increase the federal deficit. Trump responded by portraying Musk as disgruntled and "CRAZY" and threatened to cut government contracts held by his businesses.
*Vance's Take on the Feud*
In an interview, Vance downplayed Musk's attacks as coming from an "emotional guy" who got frustrated. "I hope that eventually Elon comes back into the fold. Maybe that's not possible now because he's gone so nuclear," Vance said. He also defended Trump's bill, stating its central goal was to extend the 2017 tax cuts.
*Musk's Deleted Posts*
Musk initially doubled down on his claims about Trump and Epstein but later deleted the posts. Vance responded to Musk's allegations, saying, "Absolutely not. Donald Trump didn't do anything wrong with Jeffrey Epstein."
*Other Republicans Weigh In*
Other Republicans have urged Musk and Trump to mend fences, given their previous close alliance. Vance's comments reflect a growing sentiment among Republicans to put aside differences and work together ¹ ².
