In a post on Truth Social, Trump took aim at Musk for the subsidies his companies have received, particularly for electric vehicles. Trump said without them, Musk would "probably have to close up shop and head back home to South Africa." Trump had also said "we'll have to look" when asked if he would consider deporting Musk.

President Donald Trump on Tuesday did not rule out deporting his former top ally Elon Musk over his criticism of his “big, beautiful bill” as their once-close relationship continues to go downhill. Related: Donald Trump And Tucker Carlson Are Feuding, And Today It Escalated Even More

As the U.S. Senate debated President Donald Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill" on June 30, one-time government employee Elon Musk lashed out, promising to go after any member of Congress who voted to pass the spending package.