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Mint
4 days ago
- Business
- Mint
Donald Trump vs Elon Musk: Can the Tesla boss be deported? POTUS ally's demands fuels big ugly breakup
Donald Trump vs Elon Musk: As the big ugly breakup of bromance between Donald Trump and his 'first buddy' Elon Musk continues to brew further, former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon has now said that the Trump administration should investigate the Tesla 'illegal alien's' immigration status and deport the billionaire. Question is, can Elon Musk be actually deported by the Trump administration? Elon Musk, born in Pretoria, South Africa, in 1971, became a US citizen in 2002 after completing the naturalization process, through the naturalisation process after several years of living and working in the country. As per the Immigration and Nationality Act under US law, citizenship gained through naturalisation can be revoked if it was "procured by concealment of a material fact or by willful misrepresentation." Before settling in the United States, Musk moved to Canada in 1989 and later arrived in the US in 1992 to study at the University of Pennsylvania. What once started as a 'big, beautiful' bromance between Donald Trump and Elon Musk ended in a public feud that escalated to a point of no possible return after the Tesla CEO called for Trump to be impeached, and described what the president called his "Big Beautiful [spending] Bill" as 'The Big Ugly Bill'. With the ongoing tussle, Steve Bannon, former White House chief strategist, told The New York Times: 'They should initiate a formal investigation of his immigration status because I am of the strong belief that he is an illegal alien, and he should be deported from the country immediately." Steve Bannon's demands for deporting Elon Musk also comes amid the Trump administration's crackdown on illegal immigrants in the US. Last year, October, The Washington Post published a report alleging that Elon Musk "worked illegally in the United States" by founding a company in 1995 while on a student visa—despite never enrolling at Stanford University, as he had claimed. The article cited a 2005 email, disclosed during a defamation lawsuit, in which Musk reportedly admitted he applied to Stanford solely because he had 'no legal right to stay in the country.' In an interview with Wired, Cornell Law School immigration expert Professor Stephen Yale-Loehr explained that if the allegations of Musk working illegally while on a student visa are accurate, there could be strong legal grounds to revoke his citizenship. He noted that had Musk disclosed the truth, he likely wouldn't have qualified for an H-1B visa, permanent residency, or eventual naturalisation. Similarly, Amanda Frost, a legal scholar at the University of Virginia, pointed out : 'If a noncitizen violated the terms of a nonimmigrant visa, and then adjusted to immigrant (green card) status without admitting the violation, and then naturalized without admitting the violation, that person could be denaturalized on the ground that their naturalization was 'illegally procured.'
Economic Times
5 days ago
- Business
- Economic Times
Donald Trump and Elon Musk to make peace after bitter clash? Feud may be over as early as today
White House aides are reportedly mediating a truce between Elon Musk and the US President following a public feud sparked by Musk's criticism of the President's spending bill. The President retaliated with social media attacks and threats to revoke government contracts. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Elon Musk and Donald Trump's Public Feud Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Elon Musk's Quick Retaliation In light of the President's statement about cancellation of my government contracts, @SpaceX will begin decommissioning its Dragon spacecraft immediately undefined Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 5, 2025 Signs of Reconciliation FAQs Tesla CEO Elon Musk and the US president's bitter clash might come to an end as White House aides have tried to convince the president to temper his public criticism of Musk to avoid escalation and have also scheduled a call on Friday with the tech billionaire to broker a peace talk , as per a Politico both of them shared a close bond until some days ago, they have now started speaking against each other publicly. Musk was heading DOGE and was an adviser to the US president until recently, and things took a sharp turn when Trump started pushing his "big, beautiful bill". As Musk has constantly criticised the bill, calling it "The Big Ugly Bill" and said that it "will INCREASE the deficit to $2.5 trillion!", as per Musk's social media platform X had also written in a recent X post that, "This spending bill contains the largest increase in the debt ceiling in US history!," adding "It is the Debt Slavery Bill," as per Musk's X the US president has responded to the Tesla CEO's criticisms on his social media site Truth Social, he said, "I don't mind Elon turning against me, but he should have done so months ago. This is one of the Greatest Bills ever presented to Congress. It's a Record Cut in Expenses, $1.6 Trillion Dollars, and the Biggest Tax Cut ever given. If this Bill doesn't pass, there will be a 68% Tax Increase, and things far worse than that. I didn't create this mess, I'm just here to FIX IT. This puts our Country on a Path of Greatness. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!", as per Trump's Truth Social another Truth Social post, Trump went on to say, "Elon was 'wearing thin,' I asked him to leave, I took away his EV Mandate that forced everyone to buy Electric Cars that nobody else wanted (that he knew for months I was going to do!), and he just went CRAZY!"The US president also threatened Musk, by saying, "The easiest way to save money in our Budget, Billions and Billions of Dollars, is to terminate Elon's Governmental Subsidies and Contracts. I was always surprised that Biden didn't do it!" as per his Truth Social Musk immediately responded to Trump on X, saying, "In light of the President's statement about cancellation of my government contracts, @SpaceX will begin decommissioning its Dragon spacecraft immediately," as per Musk's X Musk has signalled that he is interested in working things between him and the US president as he responded to an X user's suggestion, which said, 'This is a shame this back and forth. You are both better than this. Cool off and take a step back for a couple days,' quoted Bloomberg. Musk replied saying, 'Good advice,' adding, 'Ok, we won't decommission Dragon.'While, in another response to billionaire Bill Ackman, an ally of both Trump and Musk who said they should 'make peace for the benefit of our great country,' Musk replied saying, 'You're not wrong,' reported disagree about a big government spending bill , Musk thinks it's bad for the country, while Trump believes it's a great defended the bill, criticized Musk publicly, and threatened to cancel government contracts Musk's companies rely on.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Donald Trump and Elon Musk to make peace after bitter clash? Feud may be over as early as today
White House aides are reportedly mediating a truce between Elon Musk and the US President following a public feud sparked by Musk's criticism of the President's spending bill. The President retaliated with social media attacks and threats to revoke government contracts. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Elon Musk and Donald Trump's Public Feud Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Elon Musk's Quick Retaliation In light of the President's statement about cancellation of my government contracts, @SpaceX will begin decommissioning its Dragon spacecraft immediately undefined Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 5, 2025 Signs of Reconciliation FAQs Tesla CEO Elon Musk and the US president's bitter clash might come to an end as White House aides have tried to convince the president to temper his public criticism of Musk to avoid escalation and have also scheduled a call on Friday with the tech billionaire to broker a peace talk , as per a Politico both of them shared a close bond until some days ago, they have now started speaking against each other publicly. Musk was heading DOGE and was an adviser to the US president until recently, and things took a sharp turn when Trump started pushing his "big, beautiful bill". As Musk has constantly criticised the bill, calling it "The Big Ugly Bill" and said that it "will INCREASE the deficit to $2.5 trillion!", as per Musk's social media platform X had also written in a recent X post that, "This spending bill contains the largest increase in the debt ceiling in US history!," adding "It is the Debt Slavery Bill," as per Musk's X the US president has responded to the Tesla CEO's criticisms on his social media site Truth Social, he said, "I don't mind Elon turning against me, but he should have done so months ago. This is one of the Greatest Bills ever presented to Congress. It's a Record Cut in Expenses, $1.6 Trillion Dollars, and the Biggest Tax Cut ever given. If this Bill doesn't pass, there will be a 68% Tax Increase, and things far worse than that. I didn't create this mess, I'm just here to FIX IT. This puts our Country on a Path of Greatness. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!", as per Trump's Truth Social another Truth Social post, Trump went on to say, "Elon was 'wearing thin,' I asked him to leave, I took away his EV Mandate that forced everyone to buy Electric Cars that nobody else wanted (that he knew for months I was going to do!), and he just went CRAZY!"The US president also threatened Musk, by saying, "The easiest way to save money in our Budget, Billions and Billions of Dollars, is to terminate Elon's Governmental Subsidies and Contracts. I was always surprised that Biden didn't do it!" as per his Truth Social Musk immediately responded to Trump on X, saying, "In light of the President's statement about cancellation of my government contracts, @SpaceX will begin decommissioning its Dragon spacecraft immediately," as per Musk's X Musk has signalled that he is interested in working things between him and the US president as he responded to an X user's suggestion, which said, 'This is a shame this back and forth. You are both better than this. Cool off and take a step back for a couple days,' quoted Bloomberg. Musk replied saying, 'Good advice,' adding, 'Ok, we won't decommission Dragon.'While, in another response to billionaire Bill Ackman, an ally of both Trump and Musk who said they should 'make peace for the benefit of our great country,' Musk replied saying, 'You're not wrong,' reported disagree about a big government spending bill , Musk thinks it's bad for the country, while Trump believes it's a great defended the bill, criticized Musk publicly, and threatened to cancel government contracts Musk's companies rely on.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
'Trump is in the Epstein files': Elon Musk levels allegations against US Prez, calls for impeachment
Elon Musk has accused US President Donald Trump of appearing in the still-unreleased Jeffrey Epstein investigation files, reigniting scrutiny over the long-shielded documents and intensifying a public fallout between two of the world's most powerful men. The tech billionaire, who once shared a close political and personal rapport with Trump, posted the claim on his social media platform X. 'Time to drop the really big bomb: Donald Trump is in the Epstein files . That is the real reason they have not been made public. Have a nice day, DJT!' Musk wrote. — elonmusk (@elonmusk) In a follow-up post, he added: 'Mark this post for the future. The truth will come out.' He later agreed with a call for Trump's impeachment, saying Vice President JD Vance should take over. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Elegant New Scooters For Seniors In 2024: The Prices May Surprise You Mobility Scooter | Search Ads Learn More Undo — elonmusk (@elonmusk) The post arrived just over an hour after Trump told reporters at a White House briefing, 'I'm disappointed with Elon' for opposing what he called the "Big Beautiful Bill", which has major implications for electric vehicle companies such as Musk's Tesla . — stillgray (@stillgray) Live Events When a post called for Trump's impeachment, Musk agreed, but he did not initiate the call himself. — elonmusk (@elonmusk) Feud turns personal over tax bill, subsidies The feud has been simmering for days, with sharp barbs exchanged between the two once-close allies. At the briefing, Trump remarked, 'Elon and I had a great relationship. I don't know if we will any more... He hasn't said bad about me personally, but I'm sure that'll be next.' Musk's response was swift and severe. 'Without me, Trump would have lost the election, Dems would control the House and the Republicans would be 51–49 in the Senate... Such ingratitude,' he wrote. The fallout began shortly after the passage of the controversial legislation, which Musk has slammed as 'The Big Ugly Bill'. As Tesla's stock plummeted, Musk accused the administration of betraying those who backed it. The exchange came just minutes after Trump threatened to revoke government contracts with Musk's companies, including SpaceX. Musk fired back: 'In light of the President's statement about cancellation of my government contracts, @SpaceX will begin decommissioning its Dragon spacecraft immediately.' Trump, on his platform Truth Social, accused Musk of 'ingratitude' and proposed slashing billions in federal support to Musk-linked ventures, saying, 'The easiest way to save money in our Budget… is to terminate Elon's Governmental Subsidies and Contracts.' The dispute traces back to Musk's criticism of Trump's tax bill, which passed narrowly in the House. Musk had earlier labelled it 'a disgusting abomination,' adding that it did not reflect the interests of average Americans. Trump responded at a press conference, 'Elon's upset because we took the EV mandate, which was a lot of money… I can understand why he's upset.' Musk countered: 'False. This bill was never shown to me even once and was passed in the dead of night so fast that almost no one in Congress could even read it!' Observers had long speculated whether the alliance between the brash billionaire duo would collapse under the weight of clashing egos. It finally has—and publicly. Also Read: Trump-Musk break up: Tesla share price tanks as Elon Musk and Donald Trump go to war over 'beautiful' budget bill The Epstein Files and who's named Jeffrey Epstein was arrested in 2019 on federal sex trafficking charges, accused of exploiting underage girls via an international network. He died by suicide in a Manhattan jail, though his death continues to spark conspiracy theories. The so-called 'Epstein files' include flight logs, contact lists, court records, and witness testimonies—some released in batches in 2019, 2024, and 2025. These records name numerous high-profile individuals, from US presidents to royalty and Hollywood elites. Simply being mentioned does not imply wrongdoing, as many had only brief social or business interactions with Epstein. Donald Trump's name does appear in several documents. Flight records confirm he flew on Epstein's private jet, the 'Lolita Express,' at least seven times between 1993 and 1997—mainly between New York and Palm Beach. Some trips included his then-wife Marla Maples and their daughter Tiffany. Trump has denied visiting Epstein's private island and insisted he cut ties with Epstein in 2004. Despite this, a 2002 quote shows Trump once said: 'Terrific guy. He's a lot of fun to be with. It is even said that he likes beautiful women as much as I do, and many of them are on the younger side.' Trump later claimed on X, 'I was never on Epstein's Plane, or at his 'stupid' Island.' Also Read: 'Without me, Trump would have lost election': Elon Musk launches all-out attack on US President According to a US Department of Justice document, the contact list includes Donald Trump, Michael Jackson, Alec Baldwin, Harvey Weinstein, and others. Also named were Mick Jagger, Andrew Cuomo, Naomi Campbell, and John Kerry. Trump's former wife Ivana and daughter Ivanka are also reportedly on the list, along with supermodel Naomi Campbell and late Senator Ted Kennedy. Flight logs from Epstein's private jets list names such as Bill Clinton, Prince Andrew, Kevin Spacey, and Alan Dershowitz. The list of Epstein's known contacts paints a picture of influence and access. A separate, censored list includes 254 masseuses—many considered victims—whose identities have been redacted. Still, apart from names, few details have been publicly released about the nature of these connections. That gap between names and narrative continues to fuel speculation, particularly when accusations like Musk's enter the public domain without evidence. Musk's allegation sparks Democratic calls for transparency Musk's charge has reignited pressure from Democrats to release all Epstein-related documents, turning a long-standing right-wing conspiracy theory back on Trump. 'I called for the full release of the Epstein Files a month ago because of my suspicion that (Attorney General Pam Bondi) was concealing the files to protect Donald Trump,' posted Democrat Congressman Dan Goldman. 'Now my suspicion has been confirmed.' California Democrat Ted Lieu added, 'I urge the Department of Justice to release all the Epstein files. What is the Trump Administration hiding?' Tim Miller, a former Republican National Committee spokesman and now a vocal Trump critic, went further: 'The American people deserve to know if our president is a pedophile.' The Epstein saga has long been fertile ground for conspiracy theories and political finger-pointing. His original plea deal in 2008—which allowed him to serve just 13 months despite dozens of abuse claims—was widely criticised. His second arrest, and subsequent death, have only added to the mystery. Many suspect powerful individuals could be shielding their ties to him. That belief drives relentless public pressure for full transparency. But legal authorities remain cautious. "Releasing raw investigative material is not a simple task," one official involved in the review said anonymously. "There are victims to protect, and lives that could be irreparably damaged by a misstep." What makes this feud particularly combustible is the personal history between Musk and Trump. Trump recalled fondly how Musk used to attend briefings at the White House, even joking about Musk refusing makeup to hide a black eye during one visit. 'We had a wonderful send-off,' he said, lamenting the breakdown in their relationship. Trump also said Musk had once 'endorsed me very strongly' and helped Republicans gain control of Congress. 'He said the most beautiful things about me,' Trump noted. Musk, however, sees it differently. 'Without me, Trump would have lost the election, Dems would control the House and the Republicans would be 51-49 in the Senate,' he wrote on X. 'Such ingratitude.' The Epstein saga has long haunted America's political elite. The financier's connections to powerful men—and his abrupt death in jail—continue to spark public distrust. Court documents name figures like Prince Andrew, Bill Clinton, and others, but proof of wrongdoing remains elusive. One key accuser, Virginia Giuffre, alleged she was trafficked by Epstein to influential men. She died by suicide in April, adding another tragic layer to a case defined by abuse and silence. Trump, for his part, once said he had 'no problem' releasing all Epstein-related files. While his administration has declassified over 63,000 pages tied to the JFK assassination, it has yet to do the same with the Epstein material. Now, with Elon Musk's accusation pushing the issue into the spotlight, fresh demands for transparency are growing louder. Whether they are answered—or buried—remains to be seen.
NDTV
5 days ago
- Business
- NDTV
"Trump Is In The Epstein Files, That's Why...": Elon Musk's Bombshell On X
Amid a spiraling feud with friend-turned-foe and former boss, Donald Trump, Elon Musk has dropped a bombshell. US President Donald Trump is in the Epstein files, and that is why they are not being released, the tech billionaire claimed in a stunning remark on his social media platform X. "Time to drop the really big bomb: Donald Trump is in the Epstein files. That is the real reason they have not been made public. Have a nice day, DJT!" Musk wrote just over an hour after a verbal spat with the President took an ugly turn. He followed that up by saying, "Mark this post for the future. The truth will come out." Mark this post for the future. The truth will come out. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 5, 2025 Inseparable for the last nine months, billionaires Donald Trump and Elon Musk were only praises for each other, but the last week has been turbulent, and the past 24 hours explosive. With the passage of the controversial 'One Big Beautiful Bill', which the two friends have deep disagreements over, the gloves have now come off. Over the past few hours Trump and Musk have dealt blow after blow on each other. While Trump publicly chided Musk over his posts, saying he was very "disappointed with Elon", Musk was quick to remind the "ungrateful" President that the reason he can call the White House his home, was because of Musk's support during the election campaign last year. "Elon and I had a great relationship. I don't know if we will any more," Trump said at a White House press briefing. He also predicted that Elon "hasn't said bad about me personally, but I'm sure that'll be next," adding that he was "very disappointed in Elon". In his swift and lethal response, Musk said, "Without me, Trump would have lost the election, Dems would control the House and the Republicans would be 51-49 in the ingratitude." But as the stock value of Musk's EV firm Tesla plummeted with the passing of the controversial bill, Elon Musk dropped a series of posts, lambasting the US President for what Musk called "The Big Ugly Bill". His latest post however, is bound to shake up Washington DC - that the Epstein files aren't public because the US President figures in it. WHO WAS JEFFERY EPSTEIN? Jeffrey Epstein, a child sex offender and trafficker, had faced multiple accusations of raping young girls. He was also facing charges of trafficking minors for the sexual gratification of top politicians, businessmen, and celebrities. Not just that, dozens of women alleged that Epstein forced them to provide sexual services to him and his high-profile guests at his private Caribbean island and homes in New York, Florida, and New Mexico. Born and raised in New York City, Epstein began his professional career as a teacher at the Dalton School. After getting sacked from the school in 1976, he entered the banking and finance sector, where he held multiple posts before venturing into business. Epstein's rise was rapid as he cultivated an elite social circle and procured many young women and children whom he and his associates sexually abused and assaulted. Years later he faced grave charges and was charged for being a child sex abuser and trafficker. During the trial, the serial sex offender died by suicide in a US prison in 2019, shortly after his dark secrets were exposed during the investigation. This halted all the legal proceedings against him and those who had ties with him. THE EPSTEIN FILES The material found during the investigation of Jeffery Epstein, which includes documents, chats, recordings, names of his associates and clients, among other data are known as the Epstein files. The United States government has acknowledged the Epstein investigation and the internal reviews being carried out of Epstein-related materials. However, only select records have been released so far. In February 2025, a document by the US Department of Justice had revealed that US President Donald Trump, pop icon Michael Jackson, actor Alec Baldwin, and film producer Harvey Weinstein were among the innumerable celebrities who were on Jeffery Epstein's contact list. But what the investigation has revealed about the involvement of these people are still not open to the public. The Justice Department document contained several other high-profile names such as former New York governor Andrew Cuomo, Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger, and musician Courtney Love. Among others were supermodel Naomi Campbell, Robert F Kennedy Jr's mother Ethel Kennedy, former Secretary of State John Kerry, late Senator Ted Kennedy, lawyer Alan Dershowitz and actors Dustin Hoffman and Ralph Fiennes. The list also included the names of US President Donald Trump's former wife Ivana Trump and daughter Ivanka Trump. Epstein's flight logs, as per the latest documents, included the names of Bill Clinton, Donald Trump, Kevin Spacey, Naomi Campbell, Prince Andrew, Tommy Quinn, Didier, Mark Middleton, Sharon Reynolds, Andy Stewart, Maria Shriver, Matt Grope, Bob Wendy, Emmy Tayler, Jean Luc Brunel, Larry Summers, Glenn Dubin, Alan Dershowitz, Alan Greenberg, Sophie Biddle, Ira Zuckerman, Ghislaine Maxwell, Eva Andersson, Joan Alessi.
