Vance Brokers Peace: Trump and Musk Mend Rift After Public Feud

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Firstpost•30-12-2025, 17:00
Vance Brokers Peace: Trump and Musk Mend Rift After Public Feud
- •US Vice President JD Vance played a crucial role in reconciling Donald Trump and Elon Musk after their significant public falling out.
- •Tensions escalated over issues like the rescinded nomination of Musk ally Jared Isaacman, Musk's criticism of Trump's policies, and Musk's public claims about Trump in the Epstein files.
- •Vance maintained frequent contact with Musk, publicly praised him, and intervened during critical moments, including Musk's short-lived "America Party" idea.
- •Musk eventually abandoned his third-party plans and expressed regret for some social media posts, leading to a "ceasefire" by September.
- •The resolution highlights Vance's political acumen, his potential 2028 ambitions, and Musk's growing influence as a political "kingmaker."
Why It Matters: JD Vance successfully mediated a truce between Trump and Musk, showcasing his political influence.
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