Steve Bannon Criticizes Elon Musk and Tech Billionaires in Warning to Republicans
Bannon claims Silicon Valley 'oligarchs' temporarily support MAGA but will ultimately abandon the movement.
- Steve Bannon has labeled Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and other tech billionaires as 'oligarchs' who prioritize power over loyalty to any political ideology.
- Bannon warned that these tech leaders, who have shifted their support from progressives to Trump, will eventually turn against Republicans as well.
- Elon Musk currently leads the Department of Government Efficiency, a role created by Trump to streamline federal bureaucracy, but Bannon has criticized Musk's approach.
- Bannon has accused Musk of imposing 'freak experiments' and lacking respect for American traditions, while also expressing concerns about potential cuts to Medicaid under Musk's influence.
- Despite his criticisms, Bannon has avoided directly challenging Trump, emphasizing that Musk's actions are ultimately under White House oversight.