Vance voices loyalty to Trump but says he 'understands' Musk's frustration
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Vice President Vance expressed his loyalty to President Trump while acknowledging billionaire Elon Musk's valid criticisms of Trump's budget bill. During a podcast with comedian Theo Von, Vance commended Musk as an 'incredible entrepreneur' and supported the cost-cutting initiative DOGE, despite Musk's departure from government. As tensions rose between Trump and Musk, with Musk advocating for a new political party, Vance's comments reflect an attempt to navigate this evolving landscape, highlighting a complicated relationship amidst his unwavering commitment to Trump.
"My loyalties are always going to be with the president," Vance told Von. But he also described Musk as an 'incredible entrepreneur' and praised his efforts to cut waste.
Musk blasted the Republican budget bill backed by the president, arguing it would lead to unsustainable debt for the U.S. government and taxpayers. "Congress is bankrupting America," Musk wrote.
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