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Musk engaged in political maneuvering, including meeting Xi Jinping and clashing with Scott Bessent, while JD Vance brokered a truce.
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What happened
Musk engaged in political maneuvering, including meeting Xi Jinping and clashing with Scott Bessent, while JD Vance brokered a truce.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Musk joined Trump's DOGE and faced scrutiny as his political support for Vance was discussed.1 source
Musk's political drama intensified with clashes, international meetings, and Vance brokering a truce.1 source
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The entities involved
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Elon Musk
businessman and entrepreneur (born 1971)
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JD Vance
vice president of the United States since 2025
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