President Joe Biden and Tesla CEO Elon Musk engaged in a heated exchange over immigration policies, with Biden claiming Musk violated student visa regulations during his early days in the United States.
At a Pittsburgh event, Biden called out Musk, referring to him as a Trump ally and “the wealthiest man in the world,” alleging that Musk worked illegally while on a student visa. The President’s comments referenced a Washington Post investigation that claimed Musk lacked proper work authorization when founding Zip2, citing business associates, court documents, and company records.
Musk quickly responded on X, denying Biden’s allegations: “I was in fact allowed to work in the US. The Biden puppet is lying.”
The dispute comes amid Musk’s recent vocal criticism of the Biden administration’s immigration policies. The Tesla CEO has claimed that Democrats are deliberately increasing illegal immigration in swing states to gain political advantage, suggesting they plan to grant citizenship to influence future elections.
The controversy highlights Musk’s growing political involvement, particularly his support for Donald Trump’s presidential campaign:
- Musk officially endorsed Trump in July 2024
- He attended a recent Trump campaign event in Pennsylvania
- His America PAC is running a $1 million daily giveaway through November 5 in swing states
- He contributed approximately $75 million to America PAC between July and September
- Trump has proposed appointing Musk to lead a government efficiency commission if elected
The situation underscores the increasingly contentious relationship between the Biden administration and Musk, while highlighting the Tesla CEO’s deepening alliance with Trump’s campaign efforts.
