Elon Musk Calls Steve Bannon a ‘Criminal’ Amid Conflict Over SpaceX

The conflict between billionaire Elon Musk and former Trump advisor Steve Bannon is escalating. Bannon has urged the U.S. President to seize control of SpaceX using the Defense Production Act, prompting a strong reaction from Musk. In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), Elon Musk labeled Bannon as a “criminal” for promoting illegal activities. This tension comes amid ongoing disputes involving Donald Trump’s circle. Bannon previously stated that there’s no going back for Musk after his clash with Trump. Bannon, who served as Trump’s chief strategist during the 2016 campaign, was convicted in 2022 for defying a subpoena related to the January 6 Capitol riot investigation. He was released last October after serving four months in prison.