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Vance Brokers Truce Between Trump and Musk for 2028 Bid

12/29/2025

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Vice President JD Vance helped mend relations between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk after fallout.
Following Musk's threats to form a party, Vance communicated with allies and lobbied for Jared Isaacman's National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) nomination.
Despite a fragile truce, sources indicate Musk has resumed support for Republican candidates.
Vance's efforts are seen as strategic and could boost his 2028 presidential ambitions as he seeks GOP leadership.

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Vice President JD Vance helped mend relations between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk after fallout.
Following Musk's threats to form a party, Vance communicated with allies and lobbied for Jared Isaacman's National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) nomination.
Despite a fragile truce, sources indicate Musk has resumed support for Republican candidates.
Vance's efforts are seen as strategic and could boost his 2028 presidential ambitions as he seeks GOP leadership.