Former Trump advisor argued that the billionaire is more interested in ‘becoming a trillionaire’ than defending the interests of American workers
expressed discontent towards , especially given the latter’s support for immigration and H1-B visas. Bannon did not hesitate to label Musk as “racist” and “evil”, stating that he will not allow him to remain part of the MAGA movement. The former advisor argued that Musk is more interested in accumulating wealth and power than defending the interests of American workers in an interview with Italy’s Corriere della Sera. This criticism comes at a time when Musk, who invested around US$270 million in the Republican campaign, is in favor of legal immigration as a way of attracting talent to the country.
“He is a truly evil guy, a very bad guy. I made it my personal issue to take this guy down. Before, because he invested money, I was willing to tolerate it. Now, I am no longer willing to tolerate it. I will have Elon Musk out of here by Inauguration Day (on January 20th). He will not have full access to the White House. He will be like anyone else.”
The controversy surrounding Musk reveals growing discontent among Trump’s most radical followers, who see defending immigration as a betrayal of the movement’s principles. The situation becomes even more complex when considering Trump’s change in stance on immigration, which previously criticized H1-B visas, but now suggests the possibility of offering green cards to graduates of American universities.
This turnaround in views on immigration within the Republican Party may indicate a new strategy to attract voters, but it also generates tensions between the different groups that make up Trump’s support base.
*Report produced with the help of AI
Published by Fernando Dias
