Elon Musk Praises JD Vance Amid White House Rifts, Supports DC National Guard Deployment

Elon Musk has publicly supported President Donald Trump's deployment of the National Guard to Washington D.C. to improve safety and address homelessness, calling it a model for other cities. Musk also praised Vice President JD Vance as a "good guy" and endorsed Vance's assertive debate performance, highlighting Vance’s focus on energy independence and fiscal conservatism. Despite a previously contentious split between Musk and Trump, Vance has called Musk's feud with the president a "mistake" and extended an olive branch, expressing hope for reconciliation by the 2026 midterm elections. Vance emphasized that Musk, as a major contributor to Trump's 2024 campaign, remains an important ally and suggested the rift could cool down soon. Musk acknowledged having a "complicated relationship" with the White House but continues to play a significant role in conservative political discourse. Overall, both Musk and Vance signal a desire to mend ties with Trump while advocating for their shared policy priorities.