Elon Musk faces opposition from Trump ally Steve Bannon.

Elon Musk could be "run out" of the White House by longtime Trump ally Steve Bannon amidst heated discussions about H-1B visas for skilled foreign workers.

In an interview with Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera, Bannon made comments about Musk, who President-elect Trump has appointed to co-lead the Department of Government Efficiency. Breitbart, Bannon's former employer, published excerpts of the interview in English.

"Bannon, a former Trump White House adviser, stated that Elon Musk would not have full access to the White House and would be treated like any other person by the end of Inauguration Day."

"Bannon stated, "He is a truly evil and very bad guy. I have made it my personal mission to bring him down. Although he previously provided funding, I am no longer willing to tolerate his actions.""

The conflict between Bannon and Musk seemed to center on immigration, particularly Musk's advocacy for H-1B visas, which enable U.S. companies to hire foreign workers for specialized jobs and are widely utilized in the tech sector.

Bannon stated that the H-1B visa system is being manipulated by tech companies, who use it to their advantage, resulting in widespread anger among the population.

H-1B visas are a vital resource for software engineers and other tech industry professionals, who use them to hire skilled foreign workers to fill difficult-to-staff positions. However, this practice has been contentious among some conservatives, who argue that it is exploited by tech companies to bring in inexpensive labor to replace American workers.

Musk, who was born in South Africa, previously supported the industry's efforts to bring in foreign workers while he was on an H-1B visa.

"A shortage of excellent engineering talent is a permanent issue in Silicon Valley, according to him."

The controversy surrounding H-1B visas prompted Musk to describe those who opposed them as "bigoted and unapologetic racists," and to advocate for a "merit-based society."

Bannon said Musk "should go back" to South Africa.

Bannon stated that South Africans, the most racist individuals on the planet, are White South Africans, who have no right to make any comments about events in the United States.

"Bannon stated that Musk is willing to go to great lengths to ensure the success of his companies, including securing better deals or making more money. He emphasized that Musk's primary focus is on accumulating wealth and using it to gain power."

In October, Bannon was freed from prison after serving a four-month sentence for contempt of Congress due to his refusal to cooperate with a subpoena concerning a congressional probe into the January 6, 2021, event at the U.S. Capitol.

The tech billionaire, Musk, has influenced Trump's stance on H-1B visas.

"Trump stated in a New York Post interview last month that he has always supported visas and has many H-1B visas on his properties. He has used the program extensively and considers it great."

Trump has previously criticized H-1B visas, labeling them "unfair" and "bad" for American workers, and has implemented a "Hire American" policy to prioritize highly skilled or well-paid applicants in the program.

This report was contributed to by Adam Shaw of Planet Chronicle Digital and The Associated Press.