Trump's comments come after Musk, the world's richest man, renewed his criticism of a sweeping tax-cut and spending bill, vowing to unseat lawmakers who backed it after campaigning on limiting government spending.

Elon Musk’s feud with President Donald Trump has reignited, with the tech billionaire threatening to launch a new political party and Trump suggesting Musk could be punished for his opposition

President Trump said Elon Musk would have to 'head back to South Africa' without government subsides in response to Musk's criticism of his budget bill.