Elon Musk and John Fetterman Exchange Mutual Praise on Capitol Hill

The Democratic senator and Tesla CEO express respect despite political differences as Musk takes on a key role in Trump's new administration.

Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) praised Elon Musk for his contributions to AI, SpaceX, and the U.S. economy, calling him 'not an enemy' despite differing political views.
Elon Musk, recently appointed by President-elect Trump to co-lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), responded by commending Fetterman for prioritizing 'country over party.'
Fetterman has shown a willingness to support Trump's Cabinet nominations, including his former Senate rival Dr. Mehmet Oz for a key healthcare role.
Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are tasked with cutting government spending and addressing the national debt as part of their DOGE mission, emphasizing their outsider status and volunteer roles.
Not all lawmakers support the collaboration, with Republican Rep. Derrick Van Orden criticizing Musk's praise of Fetterman as inconsistent with the senator's voting record.