JD Vance Responds to Musk Exit Rumors
Musk’s Role in Trump Administration Was Always Temporary
Vice President JD Vance has addressed rumors about Elon Musk being sidelined in the Trump administration, stating that Musk’s role was meant to be short-term. “We said that’s going to take about six months, and that’s what Elon signed up for,” Vance explained. Musk served as a special advisor to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and is expected to leave his official role by early June.
Continued Influence After Official Exit
Though his formal role is ending, Musk will stay involved behind the scenes. “He will remain an advisor,” Vance said, adding that Musk will still contribute to tech-related policies and federal reforms. DOGE will continue its mission, expanding Musk’s initial framework with new tech leaders and analysts.
Significant Contributions and Ongoing Criticism
According to Vance, Musk’s work already saved taxpayers millions by uncovering fraud in federal grants and flaws in the Social Security system. However, Musk’s political involvement has sparked backlash, including protests and vandalism. Vance dismissed the criticism, saying, “He’s doing good work, and of course that’s going to attract critics.”
Disinformation and the Road Ahead
Vance also addressed a fake AI-generated audio clip that falsely depicted him criticizing Musk. “It was a complete lie. I never said those things,” he confirmed, noting that legal action is under consideration.
