Bannon Calls for Musk’s Deportation and SpaceX Seizure

Bannon calls for Musk’s deportation and seizure of SpaceX.
This follows rising tensions between the president and the billionaire.
“Pull the contracts from SpaceX,” said Bannon.

Steve Bannon, former White House strategist and influential voice of the U.S. far-right, called on former President Donald Trump to launch “a formal investigation” into Elon Musk’s immigration status.

He claims the billionaire “is an illegal migrant” and “should be deported immediately.”

From his War Room podcast, Bannon also urged the use of the Defense Production Act to seize SpaceX.

So reported EFE.

Why it matters

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— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh), June 5, 2025

Elon Musk is essential to NASA launches and keeping the International Space Station operational.

SpaceX manages billions in government contracts.

Seizing it would disrupt the U.S. space program.

This outburst highlights the growing political rift around Big Tech and sets the stage for a new 2024 campaign battlefield.

Bannon calls for Musk’s deportation and SpaceX seizure

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— Royce White ?? (@Highway_30), June 6, 2025

Trump and Musk publicly broke ties on Thursday after the entrepreneur criticized the Republican’s fiscal and budget plan currently in the Senate.

Trump responded by threatening to cancel federal contracts with Musk’s companies. The billionaire countered by suggesting he might “dismantle” the Dragon capsules, essential vehicles for transporting cargo and astronauts to the ISS.

Steve Bannon declared: “If Musk pulls a major space program, Trump should sign an executive order today to seize SpaceX.”
Elon Musk, via X, fired back by calling Bannon a “delayed communist.”

Defense analysts note that while the Defense Production Act allows the president to compel companies to prioritize government contracts, full seizure would be unprecedented and face significant legal challenges.

What’s next

Trump has not responded to Bannon’s proposal, but the pressure could push his team to reevaluate SpaceX contracts.

Musk, who holds South African, Canadian, and U.S. citizenship, may face renewed scrutiny over his naturalization; however, immigration experts doubt there is any legal basis for deportation.

In the short term, tensions threaten to delay NASA missions and open the door for competitors like Blue Origin to win contracts.

Meanwhile, the 2024 presidential race heats up with a new front: control over the private aerospace industry.

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