JD Vance allegedly criticizes Elon Musk in viral audio

An audio clip has surfaced online, claiming to feature US Vice President JD Vance. In the clip, the speaker criticizes Elon Musk, suggesting he is making the government and Vance look bad. However, the authenticity of this audio has not been confirmed. The clip includes remarks about Musk's media criticism. The speaker claims Musk is not helping and even states, "he's making me look bad." There's a controversial comment about Musk not being an American, as he was born in South Africa. A TikTok post featuring the audio has gained significant attention, showing a photo of Vance. The audio continues with claims that Musk has no right to act like an elected official, insisting that Vance is the one in power. Musk's AI bot, Grok, weighed in on the audio by stating that it is "likely not real." The bot pointed out that the original post includes humorous phrases, indicating that the claims may be satirical rather than factual. This audio emerged after Musk's recent acquisition of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to reduce federal spending. His actions have led to protests and calls to boycott Tesla nationwide.