Trump Jokes About Deporting Elon Musk Amid Policy Fallout: “Might Have to Put DOGE on Him”

In a shocking and bizarre twist to his latest rally speech, former U.S. President Donald Trump made controversial remarks about billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk, suggesting he would consider deporting him and unleashing “DOGE” — a reference to the Dogecoin cryptocurrency mascot — as punishment.

“We might have to put DOGE on Elon. You know what DOGE is? The monster that might have to eat Elon. Wouldn’t that be terrible? He gets a lot of subsidies,” Trump said, prompting gasps and laughter from the crowd.

The statement came after reports that a key legislative proposal backed by Trump — tied to immigration and foreign investments — failed to pass. Though likely said in jest, the comments have already sparked outrage online and raised questions about Trump’s relationship with Musk, who was once seen as a supporter of some Republican policies.

Elon Musk, born in South Africa and now a U.S. citizen, has been a highly influential figure in tech and finance, especially with his ventures Tesla, SpaceX, X (formerly Twitter), and his Dogecoin-related antics.

The “DOGE” reference, though ambiguous, appears to be a jab at Musk’s well-known support of the meme cryptocurrency. However, critics argue that threatening a high-profile entrepreneur — even jokingly — reflects poorly on Trump’s rhetoric and leadership style.

Whether satire or serious warning, the exchange has become a trending moment online, fueling both political memes and debates around the former president’s increasingly unpredictable public comments.