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Musk and Bannon Clash Amid Trump Tensions

7/2/2025

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In a fiery exchange on social media, Elon Musk took aim at Steve Bannon as tensions with former President Trump simmered. Musk defended SpaceX and Tesla against Trump's subsidy threats, while Bannon provocatively called for nationalizing SpaceX. Musk shot back, warning Bannon of a long return to prison, intensifying the clash.

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In a fiery exchange on social media, Elon Musk took aim at Steve Bannon as tensions with former President Trump simmered. Musk defended SpaceX and Tesla against Trump's subsidy threats, while Bannon provocatively called for nationalizing SpaceX. Musk shot back, warning Bannon of a long return to prison, intensifying the clash.