Trump Threatens Musk with Deportation Amidst Tax Bill Dispute

President Donald Trump stated on Tuesday that the White House would need to consider the possibility of deporting Elon Musk. This announcement followed Musk's criticism of the president's tax and spending bill.

Musk, a U.S. citizen originally from South Africa, had voiced his disapproval of the bill on social media over the weekend. He specifically criticized the legislation for its potential to increase the U.S. debt.

In response, Trump countered on social media, suggesting Musk's discontent stemmed from the bill's elimination of tax credits for electric vehicles. This exchange marks the latest in a series of disagreements between the two prominent figures.

Trump's comprehensive bill, which was approved by the Senate on Tuesday, includes increased spending on defense, energy production, and border security. Trump has also hinted at the possibility of using the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), an organization Musk helped establish to reduce government costs, against Musk's companies.

Furthermore, Trump has threatened to eliminate government subsidies that benefit Musk's businesses. Musk, in turn, has pledged to take action against Republican lawmakers who supported Trump's bill.

Political analysts have noted the evolving nature of the relationship between Musk and Trump. Initially, Musk was supportive of Trump's campaign. Later, they collaborated on the creation of DOGE. However, the public's negative perception of DOGE led to a decline in Tesla car sales. Musk's subsequent shift away from DOGE's direct operations, coupled with concerns about losing clean energy subsidies and his aversion to government debt, explains his opposition to the bill.