Elon Musk and Steve Bannon go nuclear — insults, arrest threats, and calls for deportation

A political disagreement quickly escalated into a full-fledged verbal war. Elon Musk and Steve Bannon are feuding, exchanging brutal insults, legal threats, and accusations of unpatriotic behavior. Their Independence Day clash sparked outrage on social media, with calls for deportation and prison jabs flying.

Elon Musk and Steve Bannon clashed over Musk's proposal to launch a new political party, sparking an ugly feud, as per a report.

What sparked the Musk vs. Bannon meltdown?

Elon Musk and Steve Bannon intensified their feud over the July Fourth weekend by hurling venomous insults at each other on their platforms, calling Bannon a "fat, drunken slob" and demanding that he be arrested, as per a report by The Independent.


Bannon seems to have increased his attacks on Musk as a result of the recent falling out.
Musk polled his 221 million X followers about starting a new political party on Independence Day called the "America Party," which is why their antagonistic relationship intensified.

Steve Bannon claimed Musk should be deported for being dishonest when he asked his X followers about forming a new political party in the US on his podcast War Room.

Bannon remarked, "Only a foreigner could do this." Think about it, he’s got up on Twitter right now a poll about starting an American Party – a non-American starting an American Party. No, brother, you’re not an American; you’re a South African,” as per a report.

"You should be deported if we take the time to prove the facts of that," Bannon said.

Why did Steve Bannon bring up deportation?

Former Donald Trump supporter Bannon, who served time in federal prison for defying a congressional subpoena, thinks Musk has hidden agendas for his relationship with the president. He has repeatedly demanded that Musk be looked into.

In response, the tech billionaire called Bannon a “fat, drunken slob” who ought to be imprisoned for his criminal activities on his X account.

“The fat, drunken slob called Bannon will go back to prison and this time for a long time. He has a lifetime of crime to pay for,” Musk stated on X.



ALSO READ: After Texas, now North Carolina is under water - several counties under flash flood warnings, thousands without power and water

Has this feud hurt Trump’s circle?

The two men have little in common, even though they were close to Trump at different times. Bannon does not hold a formal position in the White House, in contrast to Trump's first administration. Nevertheless, he has continued to support Trump and protect him from all criticism by using his position.


Steve Bannon has been outspoken in his criticism of Elon Musk, calling for the cancellation of his government contracts and casting doubt on his citizenship.

FAQs

Why did Steve Bannon claim Elon Musk should be deported?
Steve Bannon claimed Musk, a naturalized US citizen, should not be allowed to form a political party, labeling him a "non-American" and suggesting that his citizenship be investigated.

How did Elon Musk respond to Bannon's attacks?
Elon Musk responded to X, calling Bannon a "fat, drunken slob" and claiming he should be imprisoned again for his "lifetime of crime."