“It's hard not to like” Sen. John Fetterman (Pennsylvania), businessman Elon Musk said in a post on X.
“He's putting country over party,” Musk added.
He made the comments in response to a video in which Fetterman said he admired Musk, who is “involved in very important parts of American society,” such as artificial intelligence and SpaceX.
Fetterman said Musk is “on a different team, but that doesn't make me an enemy.”
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Left: Elon Musk participates in a town hall-style meeting to promote early and absentee voting at Ridley High School in Folsom, Pennsylvania, on October 17, 2024. Right: John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, answers questions from members of the media on March 22, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Left: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images, Right: Nathan Howard/Getty Images)
The Democratic senator said Musk “has made our economy and our country better.”
Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-Wis.) hit back at Musk with X.
“Bulls—. It's hard not to like what @SenFettermanPA says, but it's easy to hate how he actually votes. Don't let this fool you.”
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Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-Wis.) speaks with reporters after a meeting of the House Republican Conference on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, at the U.S. Capitol. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc, via Getty Images)
President-elect Donald Trump has tasked Musk and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, a self-proclaimed “small government warrior,” with working on the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Two entrepreneurs aim to keep an eye on wasteful spending in Washington, D.C.
“If we don't address the exponential increase in our national debt, there will be no money for anything, including essential services!” Musk warned in a tweet.
In an opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal last month, they wrote, “We are not federal employees or employees, but serve as outside volunteers. Unlike government commissions or advisory committees, we simply write reports and tapes.” It's not just about making cuts; it's also about cutting costs.” . ”
Ramaswamy and Musk met with lawmakers in Washington, D.C., on Thursday.
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Elon Musk, newly announced co-chair of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), arrives at the Capitol in Washington, DC on December 5, 2024. Vivek Ramaswamy, Chairman and Co-Founder of Strive Asset Management, arrives to meet with members of Congress on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at the Capitol in Washington, DC. (Left: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images, Right: Al Drago/Bloomberg, Getty Images)
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“Today I had a great discussion with @ElonMusk about the goals of @DOGE. I look forward to working together to improve government efficiency and get America back on track.” Senate Republican Leader John・Rep.-Elect Thune (RS.D.) said in a post on Thursday. With X.
“This is a great discussion about solving the national debt crisis,” Musk responded.
