Steve Bannon, former director of Donald Trump's presidential campaign, has expressed hostility towards Elon Musk, whom he views as a new ally of Trump.

Bannon has vowed to ensure Musk is excluded from access to the White House when Trump is inaugurated later this month.

Frustration within Trump's voter base regarding Musk's prominence is evident, with supporters emphasizing loyalty to Trump over Musk.

Bannon acknowledged that while Musk deserves a place at the table, he should not hold a dominant position or dictate terms.

Despite Bannon's past prominence in Trump’s administration, his current role remains uncertain, especially as Musk has taken on key policy roles and has been vocal about transforming America.

Bannon's critique of Musk reflects broader sentiments across the political spectrum regarding the excessive power and questionable motives of technology leaders.

Bannon's tensions with Musk have reignited after his release from prison, coinciding with Musk's increasing presence alongside Trump.

The Trump administration's new ethics agreement allows for business dealings with foreign companies, raising concerns about potential corruption during Trump's second term.

In a recent interview, Bannon criticized Musk as a 'techno-feudalist' who prioritizes his wealth and power over the interests of the American people, particularly regarding his support for the H-1B visa program.

Concerns have emerged that Musk, as a powerful figure and owner of the social media platform X, may undermine influential leaders within the Trump-aligned movement to further his own agenda.

Reports indicate Musk's significant influence over Trump, with Musk frequently seen at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort, leading to complaints from Trump about Musk's proximity.

Political scientist Flavio Hickel characterized the conflict between Bannon and Musk as a significant ideological divide within Trump's MAGA movement, highlighting a clash between traditional conservative values and the interests of Silicon Valley tech elites.