Maverick Fetterman rips Dems’ sudden embrace of Musk during feud with Trump
Democratic Senator John Fetterman raised eyebrows on Thursday when he criticized members of his own party for suddenly aligning themselves with Elon Musk in his feud with President Donald Trump. Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur, has been vocal in his opposition to Trump’s proposed “big, beautiful bill” and has even called for the president’s impeachment.
The proposed legislation, which aims to fulfill key campaign promises made by Trump, has faced resistance in the Senate, with some Republicans expressing doubts about supporting it in its current form. Despite facing criticism from Democrats, Musk’s outspoken rejection of the bill has garnered unexpected support from the party, leading to a sense of unity against the president’s agenda.
In a series of fiery posts on his platform X, Musk criticized the bill as a “disgusting abomination” and called out those who voted in favor of it. Democrats, who have previously clashed with Musk over his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), have now rallied behind his opposition to the bill, seizing on the GOP’s internal conflicts to push back against Trump’s agenda.
Senator Fetterman, known for his independent stance on various issues, pointed out the inconsistency of his party’s sudden embrace of Musk. He highlighted the Democrats’ past criticisms and attacks on Tesla dealerships, owned by Musk, and urged the party to make up their mind about their stance on the entrepreneur.
While acknowledging Musk’s valid concerns about the bill, Fetterman emphasized the importance of consistency in the party’s approach to the entrepreneur. He highlighted the shift in attitude towards Musk, from being a target of criticism to a potential ally in opposing Trump’s legislation.
Other Democrats, like Rep. Ro Khanna, echoed Fetterman’s sentiments, emphasizing the need to work with Musk on shared objectives. Meanwhile, GOP Rep. Tim Burchett criticized the Democrats for their sudden change in attitude towards Musk, noting the irony of their newfound reliance on the entrepreneur.
As tensions continue to rise over Trump’s proposed bill, Musk’s vocal opposition has created unexpected alliances in the political landscape. The shifting dynamics between Democrats and the entrepreneur underscore the complexities of navigating political alliances in an increasingly divided political climate.
