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Steve Bannon Targets Elon Musk: 'I Will Take Him Down by Inauguration Day'

Steve Bannon escalates his feud with Elon Musk, vowing to limit Musk's influence in the Trump administration, highlighting their clash over immigration policies.

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  1. "A truly evil guy": Bannon bashes Musk as MAGA infighting continues

    Bannon went nuclear on Elon Musk in an interview with Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera earlier this week, telling the outlet he wants to have Musk "run out of here by Inauguration Day."

    "A truly evil guy": Bannon bashes Musk as MAGA infighting continues

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  2. Steve Bannon vows to take down Donald Trump ally Elon Musk

    Bannon, who served as the CEO of Trump's 2016 campaign as well as a White House adviser in his former administration, and Musk, who donated over a quarter billion dollars to help get the president-elect across the finish line in 2024, are two of the Republican leader's top allies. However, Bannon has long been critical of Musk and routinely criticized his business ties to China.

    Steve Bannon vows to take down Donald Trump ally Elon Musk

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  3. Steve Bannon condemns Elon Musk as ‘racist’ and ‘truly evil’

    Bannon further widened his aim to attack Musk’s fellow tech giants Peter Thiel and David Sacks for having South African heritage. "He [Musk] should go back to South Africa," Bannon said.

    Steve Bannon condemns Elon Musk as ‘racist’ and ‘truly evil’

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Updated: Jan 12th, 2025, 3:02 PM ET

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In a heated interview, former Trump adviser Steve Bannon declared his intent to rid the MAGA movement of Elon Musk by Inauguration Day. Bannon criticized Musk's support for H-1B visas and labeled him as 'truly evil,' claiming he would not allow Musk any higher access to the White House. As tensions rise, Musk's previous support for Trump and significant financial investments complicate the political landscape, revealing deeper divisions within the MAGA base regarding immigration and foreign ties.

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