Mon Jan 13 03:34:21 UTC 2025: ## Bannon Declares War on Elon Musk, Accuses Tesla CEO of “Techno-Feudalism”
**Washington D.C.** – Former White House strategist Steve Bannon has launched a scathing attack on Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, vowing to prevent Musk from gaining influence within the Republican party and accusing him of building a “techno-feudalism on a global scale.”
In an interview with Italian newspaper *Corriere della Sera*, Bannon called Musk “a truly evil guy” and declared his personal mission to “take this guy down.” He criticized Musk’s support for the H-1B visa program, demanding that the South African-born billionaire “go back” to his country of origin. Bannon’s comments follow a recent rift within the MAGA movement over the role of foreign workers in Silicon Valley, sparked by the appointment of an Indian-American AI advisor to the Republican party.
Bannon further accused Musk of immature behavior and prioritizing personal wealth accumulation above the interests of American workers. He stated that Musk’s sole objective is to become a trillionaire, using his wealth to consolidate power. These remarks represent a significant escalation in the ongoing tensions between Bannon and Musk, who, despite previously being allies, have now become embroiled in a bitter public feud.
Musk, who has yet to publicly respond to Bannon’s accusations, remains a significant figure within the Republican party, having been included in high-level meetings and appointed to a leadership role within the proposed Department of Government Efficiency. The conflict highlights growing divisions within the Republican party over immigration and the role of big tech. The ongoing dispute between Bannon and Musk promises to be a major point of contention in the coming months.
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