Musk pivots on GOP senator after previously calling him ‘deep state puppet’ – Washington Examiner
The article discusses Elon musk’s shifting stance toward Senator Todd Young (R-IN). Initially, Musk referred to Young as a “deep state puppet” for his hesitance regarding president Trump’s nominee Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence. However, after a meeting with Young, Musk expressed a more favorable view, describing their discussion as “excellent” and stating that Young would be a strong ally in reducing bureaucratic power. Young’s spokesperson confirmed the positive nature of their conversation,though they did not discuss Gabbard’s nomination. The article highlights Young’s prior advocacy for a swift confirmation process for Trump’s nominees, despite his lack of support for Trump’s 2024 bid. Gabbard’s nomination faces challenges, as losing support from even one republican on the Intelligence Committee may jeopardize her chances in the Senate.
Musk pivots on GOP senator after previously calling him ‘deep state puppet’
Department of Government Efficiency leader Elon Musk had lavish praise for Sen. Todd Young (R-IN) on Sunday mere hours after calling him a “deep state puppet.”
In a now-deleted post on X, Musk raged against Young’s hesitance on President Donald Trump’s nominee for director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard. Gabbard had her confirmation hearing last week, with many senators expressing concern over her views on Edward Snowden, including Young, who is a key swing vote.
Later on Sunday, however, Musk met with Young, during which the two had an “excellent conversation,” according to Musk.
“Just had an excellent conversation with [Sen. Todd Young]. I stand corrected. Senator Young will be a great ally in restoring power to the people from the vast, unelected bureaucracy,” Musk posted on X.
A spokesperson for the Indiana senator echoed Musk’s enthusiasm, saying the two had a “great conversation on a number of subjects and policy areas where they have a shared interest, like DOGE.”
The two did not discuss Gabbard’s nomination, Politico reported.
Young previously urged a swift confirmation process of Trump’s nominees for key agencies and cautioned against “extensive foot-dragging and obstructionism” shortly after Trump’s resounding win last November, despite not supporting the president’s bid for the Republican nomination.
“It’s our obligation to try and confirm these nominees quicker than we’ve seen in recent history,” the Indiana senator said.
Gabbard’s nomination is seen as one of the most likely of Trump’s picks to fail to pass the Senate. In order to reach a full vote in the upper chamber, Gabbard can only afford to lose one Republican’s support in the Intelligence Committee, which has a 9-8 GOP majority and decides whether her nomination appears before the full Senate.
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