This week, Trump has said Musk would have to "close up shop and head back home to South Africa" if he halted government subsidies to his companies, and then later added that his administration would "have to take a look" at deporting Musk.

President Donald Trump said he will 'have to take a look' at deporting Elon Musk to his native South Africa as their fight reached new heights.

Recent polls show Elon Musk's favorability declined with Republicans after feuding with Donald Trump. Musk's overall favorability already had sustained significant hits during his time in the White House.