By John Q. Hosedrinker 
Donald Trump has indicated he may examine the possibility of deporting Elon Musk amid their ongoing feud. Trump stated he would “take a look” at removing Musk from the U.S., citing the tech billionaire’s opposition to the president’s spending bill. Trump also hinted at potentially investigating Musk’s companies, possibly to curb government subsidies. The animosity between the two has intensified as Musk has increasingly criticized the spending bill and threatened to form a third political party.
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Trump Says He’ll ‘Take a Look’ at Deporting Musk as Their Feud Boils Over. It’s hard not to be a little fascinated, and frankly, a little appalled, by the whole spectacle. The idea of a former President, now a potential future one, essentially threatening a private citizen with deportation for perceived political slights…it’s something out of a bad dystopian novel. The sentiment that this would have led to immediate impeachment and indictment in the not-so-distant past feels right.
Musk, of course, has been playing a very specific, and some would say, dangerous game. Aligning himself with the political party that seems to enjoy consuming its own seems like a risky proposition, to put it mildly. It’s a high-stakes game of political maneuvering where one wrong move could have serious consequences.
The chilling thing is the power this hints at. The thought that a former President can “take a look” at deporting a naturalized citizen is terrifying. The legal authority simply isn’t there, and yet, the words were spoken. It underscores the erosion of the very foundations of our legal system, the separation of powers and the rule of law. If this can happen to someone like Musk, with his wealth and influence, what happens to the rest of us?
The implications are, frankly, frightening. This isn’t just about Trump and Musk. This is about the potential for any president to weaponize the government against those who dare to dissent. It’s about a government that could be used to punish political adversaries. The precedent this sets is profoundly dangerous. The chilling effect it will have on free speech, on any form of political opposition, is immense.
The lack of principles is astounding. The willingness to abandon core democratic values for personal gain is shocking. It’s not a matter of agreeing with Musk or liking him; it’s about protecting the very principles that underpin our democracy. We are supposed to separate church and state. We’re supposed to have three branches of government, that can function without interference of others.
This is what it comes down to. Trump is using deportation as a threat. He’s attempting to silence his critics. It’s like a high school drama playing out on the world stage. The infighting, the childishness, it’s all a distraction from what is at stake. It makes you wonder what the “receipts” are, as someone said, that may be uncovered should the situation escalate.
And yet, there is a part of you that can’t help but be amused by this. It’s almost too absurd to believe. The idea of Trump attempting to deport Musk is darkly humorous, especially given the irony of the situation. The idea of Trump and the Republican Party being the ones to have to deal with Musk’s “receipts” is not without its own poetic justice.
The fact that Trump is even *considering* this, regardless of whether it is a serious threat, is incredibly alarming. This is a moment where democracy seems very fragile, a test of the strength of our legal system.
This feels staged, a performance, a distraction. Maybe they have some sort of agreement, something is going on behind the scenes. It would not surprise anyone to see this go up in flames. The idea that the “Mean Girls” scenario someone brought up, may very well be a reality, is certainly chilling.
And yes, what would we do if Trump deports Musk, who may have secrets on Trump? It’s a question that keeps you up at night. Will the world ever see Trump get the same treatment Stalin had for those that betrayed him? We can only hope this is the end of the road for these two.