Steve Bannon plans to prevent Elon Musk from gaining full access to the White House in Trump's second term due to their conflicting views on immigration. Bannon, a conservative media figure, sees Musk as a threat to his anti-immigration stance. Musk supports H-1B visas for skilled foreign workers, while Bannon advocates for prioritizing U.S. workers. Bannon believes Musk's motives are driven by financial gain and accuses him of racism. Musk, who holds South African heritage, has denied these accusations. Their feud stems from Musk's criticism of Republicans who oppose H-1B visas. Despite donating to Trump's campaign, Musk has historically supported Democrats. Bannon remains influential in MAGA circles despite being fired by Trump and serving prison time for contempt of Congress. Representatives for Musk, Bannon, and Trump have not commented on the matter.
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