Washington, D.C.: As tensions continue to escalate between US President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Vice President JD Vance has stirred the pot with a cryptic social media post, hinting at his own position in the growing rift.
Vance posted a photo with comedian Theo Von, captioned with a seemingly light remark:
“Hinting at an upcoming appearance on Von’s podcast, the vice president joked?”
The phrasing, paired with the timing, led many to interpret it as a subtle dig at the ongoing drama between Trump and Musk. Von responded playfully, “We will think of somethin.” Surprisingly, Musk himself replied with a crying-laugh emoji, marking his first public interaction with Vance since the fallout began.
Tensions Rising Over Allegiances
The post quickly drew public attention and online debate. Social media users speculated about where Vance’s loyalties lie in this high-profile feud. One user wrote:
“Won’t be surprised if @realDonaldTrump sacks Vance for his close association with @elonmusk.”
Another added:
“If JD doesn’t show loyalty to Trump and rebuke Elon right now, he will never be president.”
So far, Vance has avoided directly commenting on the Trump-Musk feud, but the suggestive post has raised eyebrows among political watchers and voters alike.
Trump vs Musk: From Allies to Adversaries
The fallout between Trump and Musk, once staunch allies, became public earlier this week. The spat intensified on Thursday after Musk openly criticized Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill”, calling it fiscally irresponsible. Trump fired back by threatening to cancel SpaceX and Tesla’s federal contracts, while Musk escalated matters further—calling for Trump’s impeachment and alleging ties to the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.
Their once close partnership has unraveled rapidly, with both sides exchanging increasingly sharp barbs online and through media statements.