Musk calls GOP senator a 'great ally' after previously blasting him over Gabbard nomination

Tech billionaire Elon Musk called GOP Sen. Todd Young (Ind.) a “great ally” after he previously criticized the lawmaker over Tulsi Gabbard’s nomination to become director of national intelligence.

“Just had an excellent conversation with @SenToddYoung. I stand corrected,” Musk posted to his social media platform X. “Senator Young will be a great ally in restoring power to the people from the vast, unelected bureaucracy.”

Musk, who has been tapped to lead President Trump’s “Department of Government Efficiency,” previously slammed Young over his indecision in confirming Gabbard. In a separate post, Musk called Young a “deep state puppet.”

Young, who sits on the Senate Intelligence Committee, is a key vote in confirming Gabbard to the position. The senator grilled Gabbard during her hearing last week, expressing concern that she refused to label Edward Snowden as a traitor.

He’s one of a few lawmakers who could help push her toward securing the position.

The Indiana senator has a tumultuous relationship with Trump. After the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, Young said he would not be supporting Trump's 2024 bid to get back to the White House.

Musk and Trump have become increasingly close over the last several months, with the Tesla CEO donating millions to the president’s campaign.

He’s begun to implement his ideas in the second Trump administration and appears to be working closely with GOP senators to get Trump’s Cabinet nominees across the finish line.