Bannon criticizes Musk for his comments on Trump's AI infrastructure initiative
Steve Bannon, who once served as Trump’s chief strategist, remarked, “I’ve never seen action like this in my life.”
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Some conservatives and MAGA supporters are furious with Elon Musk over his public backlash against Donald Trump's AI infrastructure initiative, insisting that the president’s team needs to rein in the tech mogul.
In an interview with PMG, Steve Bannon expressed that Musk “brought in his own personal vendetta” as he criticized Trump’s announcement regarding a $500 billion investment in AI infrastructure involving tech giants OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank. Bannon, who was once Trump’s chief strategist, remarked, “I’ve never seen action like this in my life.” He also urged White House chief of staff Susie Wiles to “sit him down” and “sort it out immediately.”
This conflict illustrates a growing divide between some of Trump's MAGA supporters and Musk, who has positioned himself within Trump’s sphere as a social media supporter and adviser on technology and various matters. Bannon has notably taken a harsh stance against Musk, previously mocking the billionaire for a perceived lack of real influence within the president’s inner circle. Musk has taken on a role in Trump's initiative to streamline government operations through the proposed Department of Government Efficiency, and reports suggest he has secured a workspace at the White House, though details remain vague.
Additionally, Musk has sparked controversy with some of Trump's allies regarding H-1B visas. Many in Trump’s camp advocate for stricter immigration policies, while Silicon Valley firms often rely on H-1B visas to recruit skilled foreign talent. Musk stirred the pot in December by entering the immigration debate, tweeting, “If you force the world’s best talent to play for the other side, America will LOSE.” In contrast, Trump has openly supported the program to attract high-skilled workers to the U.S.
In the past week, Musk reignited tensions over Trump’s plans to enhance America’s AI infrastructure. In response to an OpenAI announcement on X about the president’s initiative, called “Stargate,” he stated, “They don’t actually have the money,” adding, “SoftBank has well under $10B secured. I have that on good authority.”
This conflict is likely fueled by Musk’s longstanding rivalry with Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, who joined Trump in the Roosevelt Room to introduce Stargate.
“There’s something fundamentally wrong here about the structure and about his understanding of the structure,” Bannon noted. “This is not Silicon Valley. This is not tech bros.”
Musk did not respond to a request for comment.
He is not alone in his predicament. Conservative radio host Erick Erickson called for an “intervention” for Musk, sharing a clip from his show Wednesday on Musk's platform, X, stating, “I think he’s becoming Icarus.”
However, Bannon delivered some of the most pointed criticisms. Despite having left the White House early in Trump’s first term, Bannon still wields influence with a substantial “America First” audience. He acknowledged that he supports Musk’s aims to enhance government efficiency but simultaneously condemned the tech billionaire. “I’ve never seen someone on another aspect of the government that has been deputized by the president himself come in and openly criticize him,” he said.
The White House did not comment on the situation, but Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt conveyed to Fox News that Trump “is very excited about this infrastructure announcement,” without mentioning Musk.
Lucas Dupont contributed to this report for TROIB News
In an interview with PMG, Steve Bannon expressed that Musk “brought in his own personal vendetta” as he criticized Trump’s announcement regarding a $500 billion investment in AI infrastructure involving tech giants OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank. Bannon, who was once Trump’s chief strategist, remarked, “I’ve never seen action like this in my life.” He also urged White House chief of staff Susie Wiles to “sit him down” and “sort it out immediately.”
This conflict illustrates a growing divide between some of Trump's MAGA supporters and Musk, who has positioned himself within Trump’s sphere as a social media supporter and adviser on technology and various matters. Bannon has notably taken a harsh stance against Musk, previously mocking the billionaire for a perceived lack of real influence within the president’s inner circle. Musk has taken on a role in Trump's initiative to streamline government operations through the proposed Department of Government Efficiency, and reports suggest he has secured a workspace at the White House, though details remain vague.
Additionally, Musk has sparked controversy with some of Trump's allies regarding H-1B visas. Many in Trump’s camp advocate for stricter immigration policies, while Silicon Valley firms often rely on H-1B visas to recruit skilled foreign talent. Musk stirred the pot in December by entering the immigration debate, tweeting, “If you force the world’s best talent to play for the other side, America will LOSE.” In contrast, Trump has openly supported the program to attract high-skilled workers to the U.S.
In the past week, Musk reignited tensions over Trump’s plans to enhance America’s AI infrastructure. In response to an OpenAI announcement on X about the president’s initiative, called “Stargate,” he stated, “They don’t actually have the money,” adding, “SoftBank has well under $10B secured. I have that on good authority.”
This conflict is likely fueled by Musk’s longstanding rivalry with Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, who joined Trump in the Roosevelt Room to introduce Stargate.
“There’s something fundamentally wrong here about the structure and about his understanding of the structure,” Bannon noted. “This is not Silicon Valley. This is not tech bros.”
Musk did not respond to a request for comment.
He is not alone in his predicament. Conservative radio host Erick Erickson called for an “intervention” for Musk, sharing a clip from his show Wednesday on Musk's platform, X, stating, “I think he’s becoming Icarus.”
However, Bannon delivered some of the most pointed criticisms. Despite having left the White House early in Trump’s first term, Bannon still wields influence with a substantial “America First” audience. He acknowledged that he supports Musk’s aims to enhance government efficiency but simultaneously condemned the tech billionaire. “I’ve never seen someone on another aspect of the government that has been deputized by the president himself come in and openly criticize him,” he said.
The White House did not comment on the situation, but Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt conveyed to Fox News that Trump “is very excited about this infrastructure announcement,” without mentioning Musk.
Lucas Dupont contributed to this report for TROIB News
