JD Vance criticizes Elon Musk's impact on Trump

A viral audio clip is making waves on social media. It allegedly features Vice President JD Vance criticizing billionaire Elon Musk's role in the Trump administration. The clip suggests that criticism of Musk from the media reflects negatively on Trump. In the audio, the speaker, claimed to be Vance, expresses that Musk's media criticisms make the Trump administration look bad. The voice can be heard saying, "He's making us look bad. He's making me look bad," and calls Musk "not even an American," indicating he is from South Africa. Musk has been a significant figure within the Trump administration, heading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). This department aims to reduce the federal budget. His actions have led to protests across the country, with some incidents turning violent, particularly against Tesla properties. Under Musk's leadership, DOGE has seen major staff cuts, reducing the federal workforce by over 100,000 jobs. This includes nearly half of the staff at the Department of Education and several workers from the Social Security Administration's Civil Rights Office. The authenticity of the audio clip remains unverified, despite its widespread sharing on social media platforms.