In a shocking escalation of tensions within the MAGA movement, former Trump advisor Steve Bannon has declared a personal war against tech billionaire Elon Musk, labeling him as a “truly evil guy.” In a recent interview with the Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera, Bannon vowed to "have Elon Musk run out of here by Inauguration Day," asserting that he would ensure Musk does not receive preferential access to the White House.

Bannon's grievances stem from Musk’s support for the H-1B visa program, which allows U.S. companies to employ highly skilled foreign workers—an initiative that has become a flashpoint within Trump’s base. “This thing of the H-1B visas, it’s about the entire immigration system gamed by the tech overlords. They use it to their advantage; the people are furious,” Bannon criticized, reflecting the discontent of much of MAGA’s following over immigration policies.

Further intensifying his remarks, Bannon blasted Musk for his South African heritage, questioning, “Why do we have South Africans, the most racist people on earth, making any comments at all on what goes on in the United States?” This remark underscores a growing factional divide among Trump supporters regarding foreign influence in U.S. business and policy.

Musk, who is reported to be one of Trump’s closest allies after financially supporting his campaign to the tune of around $277 million, found himself at odds with Bannon after defending the H-1B visa program. According to The Hill, Musk previously claimed that “H-1B immigrants are critical to the success of tech-driven companies like his,” fostering further ire from the MAGA base.

Bannon's discontent with Musk further extended to his portrayal of him as immature and self-serving. “He has the maturity of a little boy, and his sole objective is to become a trillionaire,” he alleged. Bannon has vowed that he will not tolerate Musk’s influence over Trump any longer, marking a significant rift within the Trump supporting populace, as many align with Bannon’s anti-immigrant sentiments.

This ongoing feud between Musk and Bannon raises questions about the future landscape of Trump’s administration, especially as they prepare to address simmering immigration issues and the influence of foreign nationals within American industries.

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