Is Musk right, will Steve Bannon go back to prison? What does Musk have on Bannon that is not in the public eye? It’s clear that Bannon has been involved in numerous crimes, some of which Trump pardoned him for. What other skeletons does Steve Bannon have in his closet?
This from Mediaite:
Elon Musk took to X on Tuesday to claim that Steve Bannon is “going back to prison” as tensions between Musk and President Donald Trump continue to escalate.
“Bannon is going back to prison. This time for a long time,” Musk wrote in response to a user saying Bannon wants to “nationalize” Musk’s Space X.
The post Musk was replied to was itself a response to a Truth Social post in which Trump that targeted Musk. The president claimed once again that Musk’s problem with his Big Beautiful Bill budget is that it cuts electric vehicle mandates. Musk and Trump’s relationship has soured over the bill, with Musk calling it an “abomination” that will add to the national debt. Trump has hit back by teasing looking into cutting Musk’s government contracts.
Bannon was released in October 2024 from police custody after serving a four-month prison sentence over his defiance of a congressional subpoena from a subcommittee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
Bannon has long been a critic of Musk and he’s taken multiple public digs at the billionaire amid the latter’s feud with the president, calling out his calls for a third party and deeming his work with DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) be a failure.
Earlier this month, Musk took aim at Bannon, claiming the former Trump advisor is a “communist retard” who “advocates crime.” The attacks were in response to a clip of Bannon calling for Trump to take control of SpaceX. of course time will tell what will happen.
What Gemini has to say:
The relationship between Elon Musk and Steve Bannon, two influential figures on the American political right, has been marked by significant public disputes, highlighting ideological rifts within the broader conservative movement. While both have, at times, aligned with Donald Trump, their distinct visions and personal styles have led to heated confrontations.
A primary point of contention has been Musk’s support for H-1B visas, which allow U.S. employers to hire skilled foreign workers. Musk, a naturalized citizen himself, has consistently advocated for the program, arguing it’s essential for filling critical skill gaps in tech and other industries. Bannon, a staunch nationalist and proponent of “America First” policies, vehemently opposes such visas, contending they displace American workers and serve the interests of “techno-feudalists” like Musk. Bannon has accused Musk of prioritizing personal wealth accumulation over the well-being of American labor.
The friction intensified following Musk’s brief, informal role in the Trump administration, particularly with the “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE). Bannon, a former White House chief strategist, became a vocal critic of Musk’s efforts, especially after Musk’s promises of massive budget cuts reportedly fell short. Bannon has publicly questioned Musk’s effectiveness, even alleging a “physical confrontation” between Musk and a Treasury official over unfulfilled savings.
Beyond policy, the disputes have devolved into personal attacks. Bannon has called for investigations into Musk’s federal contracts, drug use, and even his citizenship status, suggesting he should be deported. Musk, in turn, has lashed out on social media, labeling Bannon a “criminal” and using derogatory terms, particularly after Bannon suggested seizing SpaceX. This public animosity underscores a broader “MAGA civil war” between the populist, traditionalist faction represented by Bannon and the techno-oligarchic, libertarian wing associated with Musk, battling for the soul of Trumpism.
