Ramaswamy's past criticism of Musk resurfaces as they team up on spending cuts
Vivek Ramaswamy, chosen by President-elect Donald Trump to work with Elon Musk on government spending cuts, previously criticized Musk as a "puppet" of the Chinese Communist Party. Ramaswamy's comments surfaced during a CNN review of his past statements. Ramaswamy's remarks came after Tesla announced a manufacturing plant in Shanghai, highlighting a stark contrast in their views on China. While Musk's Tesla generated significant revenue from China, Ramaswamy has advocated for reducing ties with the country. Despite their past disagreements, Ramaswamy stated that he and Musk have since developed a good relationship. He expressed admiration for Musk, emphasizing their shared commitment to prioritizing the United States.