Elon Musk proposed that President Donald Trump ought to be impeached and succeeded by 40-year-old Vice President J.D. Vance following their intense disagreement.
This suggestion arose after X user Ian Miles Cheong commented: ‘President vs Elon. Who wins? My money’s on Elon. Trump should be impeached and JD Vance should replace him.’
Musk replied, ‘Yes.’
He also forecasted that Trump’s tariff strategy would lead to economic instability.
‘The Trump tariffs will cause a recession in the second half of this year,’ Musk stated.
The call for impeachment follows Musk’s startling assertion that the president is ‘in the Epstein files.’
Additionally, he threatened to retire the spacecraft that transport NASA astronauts and supplies to the International Space Station.
This threat came after Trump warned of canceling all of Musk’s government contracts, claiming he had forced the billionaire DOGE leader out and that the SpaceX CEO had gone ‘CRAZY!’
One of Trump’s long-time advisers, Steve Bannon, took it a step further by suggesting that the South African-born Musk should be deported.
Elon Musk responded affirmatively when a user on X suggested impeachment.
Bannon stated in a phone interview with The New York Times on Thursday, ‘They should commence a formal investigation into his immigration status, as I firmly believe he is an illegal alien and should be deported from the country without delay.’
During his War Room show, Bannon, who has consistently criticized the billionaire, labeled Musk as an ‘unstable individual’ and a ‘national security concern,’ referencing a report from The New York Times that detailed the DOGE leader’s drug use.
Bannon also remarked, ‘President Trump is a bull, and Elon is a baby calf.’
The dramatic rift between Trump and Musk, who were political allies for nearly a year, began in recent weeks when the billionaire began opposing the Republicans’ ‘big, beautiful bill,’ contending that the spending undermined DOGE’s cost-saving initiatives.
On Thursday, when Trump was expected to host the new German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in the Oval Office, he was questioned about Musk’s recent criticisms.
From that point, the situation escalated.
Trump told reporters, ‘Elon and I had a wonderful relationship. I am uncertain if that will continue; I was taken aback.’
The president implied that Musk’s anger stemmed not from the bill increasing the deficit, but rather from the Trump administration’s retreat from electric vehicle mandates, which adversely affected Tesla, and the replacement of the Musk-endorsed nominee to lead NASA, potentially jeopardizing SpaceX’s government contracts.
Trump stated, ‘And you know, Elon is upset because we rescinded the EV mandate, which was a significant financial benefit for electric vehicles, and they are struggling with electric vehicles, and they expect us to provide billions of dollars in subsidies.’ He added, ‘I am aware that this disturbed him.’
Over the weekend, Trump withdrew the nomination of Jared Isaacman to head NASA.
Isaacman had collaborated with Musk at SpaceX.
‘He suggested someone whom I believe he knew quite well, and I am certain he held him in high regard, to lead NASA, but I found it inappropriate, especially since he was a Democrat, entirely a Democrat,’ Trump elaborated. ‘We won, and with that victory comes certain privileges, one of which is that we are not obligated to appoint a Democrat.’
Musk shared his thoughts on X while Trump was engaged in a Q&A session with reporters.
‘Whatever,’ the billionaire commented.
‘Maintain the cuts to EV/solar incentives in the bill, despite the fact that no oil and gas subsidies are affected (which is very unjust!!), but eliminate the MOUNTAIN of DISGUSTING PORK in the bill,’ he recommended.
‘Throughout the entire history of civilization, there has never been legislation that is both substantial and appealing. This is common knowledge!’ Musk asserted. ‘You either receive a large and unattractive bill or a slim and appealing one. The slim and appealing option is the way to go.’
The disagreement quickly became personal, with Musk asserting that Trump would have lost the 2024 election if it were not for him, the world’s wealthiest individual.
Trump did not directly address Musk’s accusation regarding Epstein, instead posting a response that amounted to a nonchalant gesture on Truth Social, while also continuing to support the ‘big, beautiful bill.’
‘I am not bothered by Elon turning against me, but he should have done it months ago,’ Trump stated. ‘This is one of the greatest bills ever presented to Congress.’
Later, he disregarded shouted inquiries from reporters concerning Musk’s Epstein allegation while hosting the National Fraternal Order of Police executive board in the State Dining Room.
A source familiar with the matter informed the Daily Mail that ‘everyone is aware President Trump expelled Jeffrey Epstein from his Palm Beach Golf Club.’
‘The Administration itself released Epstein documents that included the President’s name. This is not a new revelation that Elon is bringing to light. Everyone was already aware of this,’ the source added.
