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Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Trump says he'll 'look' at deporting Musk as feud reignites
President Donald Trump told reporters Tuesday his administration will "have to take a look" at deporting Elon Musk after the billionaire reignited the feud with the president over his spending bill. Musk, a South African national and a naturalized U.S. citizen, made several weekend X posts slamming Republicans over the "Big Beautiful Bill," arguing that it was adding more debt. "It is obvious with the insane spending of this bill, which increases the debt ceiling by a record FIVE TRILLION DOLLARS that we live in a one-party country – the PORKY PIG PARTY!!," Musk posted Monday afternoon. Trump pushed back with a Truth Social post early Tuesday claiming Tesla CEO Musk was upset about the bill eliminating the electric vehicle (EV) mandate and that "Elon would have to close up shop and head back home to South Africa." MORE: Musk threatens to primary members of Congress who vote for Trump's megabill When asked by reporters later in the morning if he would deport Musk, Trump said, "We'll have to take a look." "We might have to put DOGE on Elon," he said. Musk posted his response to Trump's Tuesday morning comments on X. "So tempting to escalate this. So, so tempting. But I will refrain for now," Musk wrote. MORE: Elon Musk called Trump before conveying his 'regret' for some of his posts about him, sources say When asked by ABC News about Musk's criticism, the president reiterated that it was about the EV mandate. "He should've known I wouldn't do that, I couldn't do that. I campaigned on those things for two years. I never understand why he did what he did, but he's not going to get his mandate, and he better be careful, because he might not get anything else. You know what that means, right?" he said. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
9 hours ago
- Business
Trump says he'll 'look' at deporting Musk as feud reignites
President Donald Trump told reporters Tuesday his administration will "have to take a look" at deporting Elon Musk after the billionaire reignited the feud with the president over his spending bill. Musk, a South African national and a naturalized U.S. citizen, made several weekend X posts slamming Republicans over the "Big Beautiful Bill," arguing that it was adding more debt. "It is obvious with the insane spending of this bill, which increases the debt ceiling by a record FIVE TRILLION DOLLARS that we live in a one-party country – the PORKY PIG PARTY!!," Musk posted Monday afternoon. Trump pushed back with a Truth Social post early Tuesday claiming Musk was upset about the bill eliminating the electric vehicle mandate and that "Elon would have to close up shop and head back home to South Africa." When asked by reporters later in the morning if he would deport Musk, Trump said, "We'll have to take a look." "We might have to put DOGE on Elon," he said.
Time of India
11 hours ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Elon Musk says ‘we live in a PORKY PIG PARTY country' after Donald Trump's subsidy threat — slams spending bill & hints at payback
Just when the tensions between Elon Musk and Donald Trump appeared to settle, the dispute took a fresh turn after Trump publicly suggested reviewing subsidies received by Musk's companies. In response, the Tesla and SpaceX CEO openly dared the U.S. President to 'cut it all.' Musk made his remark following Trump's post on Truth Social, where he criticized the electric vehicle mandate and indicated that a government agency, referred to as DOGE, should investigate Musk's financial benefits. Trump argued this would save taxpayer money. Trump repeats criticism of EV policy and Tesla support Donald Trump stated that Elon Musk knew all along that he opposed the EV mandate, describing it as 'ridiculous.' Trump also questioned the necessity of government support for Tesla, implying that Musk may have received more subsidies than anyone else. He further suggested that without such support, Musk would be unable to continue rocket launches, satellite missions, or car production — adding that ending these could lead to major national savings. The remarks also included a suggestion for the DOGE department to review Musk's business dealings: 'BIG MONEY TO BE SAVED!!!' said Trump. Musk hits back after earlier apology While the two have clashed in the past — including over Musk's previous reference to Trump's alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein — the Tesla CEO had earlier expressed regret. 'I regret some of my posts about President Donald Trump… They went too far,' Musk had said. However, the latest developments pushed Musk back into criticism. On X, he slammed the spending bill as 'utterly insane and destructive.' Musk accused lawmakers who supported it of hypocrisy and said they 'should hang their heads in shame.' Calls for new party and warning to politicians Musk didn't stop at criticism. He warned that politicians who supported the bill despite campaigning against high spending would face consequences in the next election cycle. 'They will lose their primary next year if it is the last thing I do on this Earth,' he said. It is obvious with the insane spending of this bill, which increases the debt ceiling by a record FIVE TRILLION DOLLARS that we live in a one-party country – the PORKY PIG PARTY!!Time for a new political party that actually cares about the people. In a separate post, Musk once again called for the creation of a new political party, stating that the bill reflected a one-party rule — referring to it sarcastically as the 'PORKY PIG PARTY!!'Musk's comments mark a renewed escalation in his rift with Trump, blending tech, politics, and spending in a high-profile online standoff.
Gizmodo
11 hours ago
- Automotive
- Gizmodo
Trump Tells Musk to 'Head Back Home to South Africa' in Escalating Feud
The relationship between Donald Trump and Elon Musk, once a powerful alliance, now appears completely broken. In a new escalation overnight, the U.S. President and the world's richest man traded a series of threats that have formalized their political divorce. In a fiery rant on Truth Social early Tuesday, Trump deployed one of America's oldest and most charged political insults, telling the billionaire CEO to 'head back home to South Africa.' The conflict ignited late last week after Musk launched a series of scathing attacks against Trump's signature legislation, the 'One Big Beautiful Bill.' With the Senate preparing to vote on the bill, Musk doubled down on his criticism, threatening to create a third party to compete with the Republicans and Democrats if the legislation passes. 'It is obvious with the insane spending of this bill, which increases the debt ceiling by a record FIVE TRILLION DOLLARS that we live in a one party country – the PORKY PIG PARTY!!' the tech mogul posted in anger on June 30. He followed up with a direct threat: 'Time for a new political party that actually cares about the people.' It is obvious with the insane spending of this bill, which increases the debt ceiling by a record FIVE TRILLION DOLLARS that we live in a one-party country – the PORKY PIG PARTY!! Time for a new political party that actually cares about the people. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 30, 2025Trump's response was swift and brutal. 'Elon Musk knew, long before he so strongly Endorsed me for President, that I was strongly against the EV Mandate,' Trump wrote. 'Electric cars are fine, but not everyone should be forced to own one.' He then pivoted from policy to a direct, personal assault. 'Elon may get more subsidies than any human being in history, by far, and without subsidies, Elon would probably have to close up shop and head back home to South Africa,' Trump continued. 'No more Rocket launches, Satellites, or Electric Car Production, and our Country would save a FORTUNE.' The 'go back home' line is a historically loaded nativist trope, often used to question the legitimacy of immigrants and naturalized citizens. By invoking Musk's South African birth, Trump is using a powerful rhetorical weapon that suggests his opponent, despite being a U.S. citizen since 2002 and the head of critical American companies like SpaceX, is not a 'real' American and is therefore disloyal. Trump concluded his post with an ominous suggestion aimed at the very government agency Musk himself created and led, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). 'Perhaps we should have DOGE take a good, hard, look at this?' Trump wrote. 'BIG MONEY TO BE SAVED!!!' The message is unambiguous. Trump is threatening to turn the full power of the U.S. government into a weapon to investigate and potentially dismantle the companies of a political enemy. Tesla and SpaceX have benefited from billions in federal tax credits and government contracts from NASA and the Department of Defense. Musk, however, did not back down. He reacted defiantly on X, demanding that all government subsidies be eliminated. 'I am literally saying CUT IT ALL,' the billionaire posted in reply. 'Now.' I am literally saying CUT IT ALL. Now. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 1, 2025He then hit where it hurts by targeting President Trump's leadership and supporting one of his chief Republican critics, Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky. Massie is one of the few lawmakers in Trump's party to publicly oppose the spending bill. After a user on X urged support for Massie's reelection campaign, Musk replied with a simple, two-word promise: 'Me,' confirming he would be donating. Lead us not into temptation — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 1, 2025It's a stunning turn of events for a relationship that once saw Musk as a key, unconventional ally. Now, in the face of dissent, that alliance has curdled into a public display of dominance, where policy disagreements are met with threats of financial ruin and questions of national identity. Me — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 1, 2025
United News of India
15 hours ago
- Politics
- United News of India
Musk criticises Trump's "Insane" bill, calls to form new party
Washington, July 1 (UNI) Launching a scathing attack on US President Donald Trump's marquee legislation, Billionaire Elon Musk has called for the formation of a new political party. He pointed out that the "insane bill" record $5 trillion debt ceiling hike would severely hurt ordinary Americans. "It is obvious with the insane spending of this bill, which increases the debt ceiling by a record FIVE TRILLION DOLLARS that we live in a one-party country – the PORKY PIG PARTY!!Time for a new political party that actually cares about the people," Musk wrote on X. The criticism of Trump's flagship spending bill-- "One Big Beautiful Bill" comes at a time when a marathon voting session of the domestic policy bill is underway in the Senate after a weekend of negotiations and delays. According to CNN, Senate Majority Leader John Thune went to the floor and informed reporters that 'hopefully we'll know soon enough' if Republicans' have the votes to pass the bill. 'This may take a little while,' he noted. Musk has dramatically escalated his anti-Republican rhetoric, slamming the bill's "insane spending" and claiming it exposes the Republican Party as no different from Democrats. "Anyone who campaigned on the PROMISE of REDUCING SPENDING , but continues to vote on the BIGGEST DEBT ceiling increase in HISTORY will see their face on this poster in the primary next year," Musk posted on X. He further warned, "If this insane spending bill passes, the America Party will be formed the next day. Our country needs an alternative to the Democrat-Republican uniparty so that the people actually have a VOICE". He went on to argue that the bill proves Democrats and Republicans are part of a single "PORKY PIG PARTY" that prioritizes reckless spending over the interests of ordinary Americans. Musk, a former supporter of Trump, said that the new political party would represent the Americans who feel disenfranchised by the current two-party system. UNI AAB GNK 0949
