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Musk’s AI chatbot criticises JD Vance over Les Misérables joke

Critics noted the irony of Vance and Trump attending Les Misérables, a play about social justice, amidst widespread protests against their administration.
Critics noted the irony of Vance and Trump attending Les Misérables, a play about social justice, amidst widespread protests against their administration. (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)
  • Vice President JD Vance faced online criticism for a Sweeney Todd joke before attending a Les Misérables performance with President Trump and other MAGA loyalists in Washington, D.C.
  • Critics noted the irony of Vance and Trump attending Les Misérables, a play about social justice, amidst widespread protests against their administration.
  • Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot described Vance’s joke as "tone-deaf," pointing out the contrast between the musical's themes and the LA protests against immigration policies Vance supports.
  • Grok explained that while Vance's attendance might seem hypocritical, personal outings don't necessarily reflect policy stances, and the timing may be coincidental.
  • Trump's appearance at the Kennedy Center was met with mixed reactions, including boos and chants, while over 400 people have been arrested in LA during the protests.
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