- Vice President JD Vance Acknowledges Mistakes in DOGE Overhaul and emphasizes the need to correct them quickly while preserving effective government functions.
- Elon Musk’s leadership of DOGE has led to significant layoffs and controversy over his methods and characterization of federal workers.
- JD Vance takes a softer stance than Musk acknowledging the value of many federal employees and the importance of retaining effective government operations.
Vice President JD Vance has acknowledged that Elon Musk, a senior advisor to President Trump, has made mistakes in his role leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Vance expressed these views during an interview with NBC News, where he noted that Musk has admitted to making errors and the importance of rectifying them quickly. Vance emphasized the need to preserve effective government functions while eliminating inefficiencies.
Musk has been at the forefront of President Trump’s efforts to reduce government spending and streamline federal agencies, which has led to the dismissal of thousands of federal employees. These actions have faced significant opposition from lawmakers, activists, and have resulted in lawsuits that have temporarily halted some of the mass layoffs.
Vice President Vance took a more nuanced stance, acknowledging that while some federal employees may not contribute significantly, many are valuable and perform their jobs well. He stated,
“There are a lot of good people who work in the government—people doing a very good job. And we want to try to preserve as much of what works in government as possible, while eliminating what doesn’t work”.
Musk’s characterization of federal workers as “fraudsters” has been controversial, with Vance expressing uncertainty about the extent of the issue. Despite these challenges, Vance remains focused on his role as vice president, dismissing speculation about running for president in 2028 and emphasizing his commitment to doing a good job in his current position.
VP Vance acknowledges that Elon Musk has made “mistakes” while executing mass firings of federal employees and emphasized that he believes there are “a lot of good people who work in the government.” https://t.co/cKMDi5cFS0
— NBC News (@NBCNews) March 15, 2025
Elon Musk has been a strong supporter of JD Vance, recently calling him the “best VP ever” and predicting he will become a future president of the United States.
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Last Updated on March 17, 2025 by 247 News Around The World
