Last week, a social media post from Elon Musk caused many people to stop what they were doing and look down at their phones. Even for the Tesla (TSLA) CEO, known for his controversial and bold opinions,

The world's richest man navigates a treacherous period, marked by an insult-filled public feud with Donald Trump, a figure he significantly helped return to the White House.

Steve Bannon, who called for Elon Musk to be deported, said the billionaire should be investigated by a special counsel.

Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, installed a Starlink Wi-Fi terminal at the White House in March – despite warnings from security officials that doing so could open the administration to potential data leak and espionage risks.

The "Musk Must Fall" protests are planned for cities across the country, including in "red" states of Texas, Missouri, Georgia, and Ohio, with the Tesla Takedown team saying: "And our birthday gift to the Broligarch in Chief? A global party with one powerful message: Musk Must Fall."

Trump told NBC News that if Elon backs Democratic candidates in 2026, he would have to pay "serious" consequences, saying, "If he does, he'll have to pay the consequences for that. He'll have to pay very serious consequences if he does that."