Elon Musk Retracts Criticism of GOP Senator Todd Young After Private Discussion

Musk initially called Senator Young a 'deep state puppet' but reversed his stance following a personal conversation regarding Tulsi Gabbard's DNI nomination.

Elon Musk criticized Senator Todd Young on social media, accusing him of being a 'deep state puppet' over his skepticism of Tulsi Gabbard's nomination as Director of National Intelligence.
Musk's criticism focused on Young's voting record and his association with the National Endowment for Democracy, which Musk suggested was a conflict of interest.
Hours later, Musk deleted his posts and issued a retraction, stating that a personal conversation with Young had changed his perspective.
Young's position on Gabbard's confirmation remains pivotal, as his vote on the Senate Intelligence Committee could block her nomination from advancing.
Musk's comments are part of a broader effort by some conservatives to pressure Young and other Republican senators to support Gabbard's nomination.