Former Trump strategist Steve Bannon has called on Donald Trump to take aggressive action against Elon Musk, urging the president to seize SpaceX and revoke federal contracts tied to Musk’s companies. Speaking on his 'War Room Live' show on June 5, Bannon advocated invoking the Defense Production Act—a Korean War-era national security law—to take control of the aerospace giant.
Bannon accused Musk of being an “illegal” and called for his deportation, despite the Tesla CEO having been a naturalized US citizen for over 20 years. Bannon also proposed stripping Musk of his security clearance and halting all federal contracts until a formal investigation is launched.
The remarks come amid growing tensions over Musk’s influence in both the business and government sectors, with critics questioning his ties to US defense projects and his increasing political sway. These concerns have only fueled the ongoing debate about the extent of Musk’s power and his role in shaping national policy.
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