In a now-deleted post on X, Musk raged against Young’s hesitance on President Donald Trump’s nominee for director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard. Gabbard had her confirmation hearing last week, with many senators expressing concern over her views on Edward Snowden, including Young, who is a key swing vote.

Billionaire tech magnate Elon Musk made an abrupt U-turn and lauded Sen. Todd Young as a “great ally” hours after initially accusing him of being a “deep state puppet” on Sunday. Musk, 53, had seemingly erupted against Young (R-Ind.