Elon Musk publicly urged that Donald Trump be **impeached and replaced by Vice President JD Vance**, even as he predicts U.S. tariffs could plunge the economy into recession—calling Trump’s term increasingly risky :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}.

Musk pressured Trump by quoting an X post saying, “Trump should be impeached and replaced with JD Vance.” He responded simply: “Yes” :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}.

□ Fallout & Political Tensions

Author Michael Wolff commented that this push has made Trump “paranoid” about Vance’s loyalty—especially given Elon’s tech‑world influence—and Trump is now testing Vance to ensure unwavering allegiance :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}.

□ Recession Warning

Musk also warned that Trump’s tariff agenda may trigger a serious recession by year’s end, escalating economic concerns and adding pressure on the administration :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}.

□ Trump’s Response

Trump’s team has dismissed these calls—blaming Musk for betraying GOP unity. Meanwhile, JD Vance has publicly affirmed his loyalty, stating “my loyalties are always going to be with the president” :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}.