JD Vance Calls Elon Musk’s Trump Feud a “Huge Mistake”
In the latest development of a growing political rift, U.S. Vice President JD Vance has strongly criticized Elon Musk’s escalating feud with President Donald Trump. Addressing the controversy, Vance stated that Musk’s recent attacks were a “huge mistake,” attributing them to emotional overreaction and underlying frustration.
JD Vance Defends Trump Over Musk’s Criticism
The feud erupted when Elon Musk, in a now-deleted post on X, lashed out at Trump over a proposed tax and spending bill, labeling it a “disgusting abomination.” In the same outburst, Musk also suggested—without evidence—that Trump may have ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a claim he later retracted. Trump responded in kind, branding Musk as “CRAZY” and hinting at punitive measures, including the possible termination of federal contracts with Musk-led companies like Tesla and SpaceX.
In response, Vance sought to downplay the tensions and reaffirm his loyalty to the President. “I hope that eventually Elon comes back into the fold. Maybe that’s not possible now because he’s gone so nuclear,” he remarked, while also describing Musk as an “emotional guy” whose actions might not reflect long-term intentions.
Vance Labels Musk’s Suggestions “Totally Insane”
Musk’s deleted suggestion that Trump should be impeached and replaced by Vance himself drew a strong rebuke. “Totally insane,” Vance declared, distancing himself from any notion of disloyalty and reiterating his support for Trump. He also flatly denied any wrongdoing by the President in relation to Epstein, stating, “Donald Trump didn’t do anything wrong with Jeffrey Epstein.”
Despite the harsh words exchanged, Vance still acknowledged Musk’s business legacy, calling him an “incredible entrepreneur,” and defended the legislation that triggered Musk’s ire, saying, “It’s a good bill. It’s not a perfect bill.”
GOP Rift Widens Amid Political Fallout
The episode reflects deeper fractures within the Republican political and donor class, particularly as Musk, once viewed as a Trump ally, increasingly distances himself from the administration. The exchange comes at a sensitive time, with the election cycle gaining momentum and party unity being tested.
Asked in a lighter moment how he spent election night, Vance responded that he had “a fair amount to drink” but denied using any drugs. The candid moment underscored a more relaxed side to the Vice President, even as he navigated one of the administration’s most public intra-party disputes.
With no clear signs of reconciliation, the Musk-Trump fallout marks a significant shift in conservative power dynamics. Whether Vance’s bridge-building efforts will yield results remains to be seen.
