SAEDNEWS: President Donald Trump has reignited a public spat with tech billionaire Elon Musk, even joking about deporting him as their dispute over a new federal bill deepens.
According to Saed News, President Donald Trump — who was inaugurated for his second term on January 20, 2025 — suggested on Wednesday that he might “deport Elon Musk from the United States” amid escalating tensions over a proposed federal budget measure. Speaking at a campaign rally, Trump quipped, “Perhaps we should send the Department of Government Efficiency [DOGE] after Elon Musk. You know what DOGE is — that monster that can turn around and devour him. He’s getting massive government subsidies.”
Musk’s outspoken criticism of the so‑called “big, beautiful bill,” which he warns will worsen the national deficit and hamper his companies, has clearly struck a nerve. Some analysts suggest that beyond fiscal concerns, Musk is protecting lucrative subsidy and regulatory frameworks that benefit his ventures.
The exchange played out prominently on social media platform X, where Musk deadpanned in response, “Tempting to escalate this. Very, very tempting. But I’ll refrain… for now.” Although Musk holds U.S. citizenship alongside his native South African status, experts note that deporting a sitting citizen would face insurmountable constitutional and administrative barriers — underscoring that Trump’s remark was more a provocative soundbite than a viable policy threat.
Still, the comments highlight a widening rift between populist political figures and Silicon Valley titans over the role of government in shaping the economy, and hint at a campaign‑season dynamic where personal feuds become public spectacle.
