Donald Trump latest: Trump warns Elon Musk as pair reignite war of words; president set to visit 'Alligator Alcatraz'

Trump says he'll 'take a look' when asked if he could deport Musk

Asked if he would consider deporting Elon Musk, Donald Trump did not rule it out.

"I don't know, we'll have to take a look," he responded.

He then added the government efficiency department Musk had headed - DOGE - may have to investigate subsidies he said the billionaire's companies have received.

Trump had earlier warned in a social media post Musk "would probably have to close up shop and head back home to South Africa", if he loses subsidies.

13:40Trump gives alligator advice and describes 'monster' that could 'eat Musk' - before slip on steps

We've just heard from Donald Trump as he boarded the plane headed for Florida.

As usual, he gave waiting reporters several lines on a variety of topics in a short space of time.

Here's a quick recap:

• Trump described the Democrats' New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani as a "total nutjob" and "communist";
• On the "Alligator Alcatraz" detention centre, he said immigrants held there will have to learn how to dodge alligators if they try to escape;
• "Snakes are fast, but alligators, if we're going to teach them how to run away from an alligator, if they escape prison... don't run in a straight line... your chances go up about 1%," he said;
• He said the government efficiency department Elon Musk had headed is the "monster" that "might have to go back and eat Elon", referring to subsidies he said the billionaire's companies have received;
• Trump said Musk was "very upset" that the electric vehicle mandate "is going to be terminated", before adding: "Not everyone wants an electric car";
• As he boarded the plane, he took a slight slip up the stairs.

Musk 'could lose a lot more', Trumps warns

Donald Trump has spoken out on Elon Musk again, after the Tesla founder criticised his spending bill.

The president said Musk is upset he lost the mandate for electric vehicles - which Tesla produces - and he warned he "could lose a lot more than that".

Earlier, Trump suggested the government efficiency department Musk had headed - known as DOGE - should look into the subsidies the billionaire's companies have received.

Trump ally confident 'vote-a-rama' ends today with bill passing

The "vote-a-rama" in the Senate is still going - making it more than 22 hours since voting started on Donald Trump's spending bill.

It's a close call for the Republicans to get the bill passed - see our 12pm post - but one of Trump's key allies is confident.

US treasury secretary Scott Bessent has said he expects the Senate to pass the so-called "big beautiful bill" by the afternoon (US time).

"I think we'll get Senate approval this afternoon," he told Fox News.

Trump set to meet Netanyahu next week

While we wait for Donald Trump to make his way to south Florida, we've had an update overnight impacting his calendar.

US officials have said Benjamin Netanyahu will meet Trump on Monday, soon after the president suggested it's possible a ceasefire in Gaza could be reached within a week.

On Sunday, he wrote on social media: "MAKE THE DEAL IN GAZA. GET THE HOSTAGES BACK!!!"

Netanyahu's visit has not been formally announced and the officials who said it will be going ahead spoke anonymously.

An Israeli official in Washington also confirmed the meeting will take place.

'Vote-a-rama' holds up Trump's spending bill in marathon 24-hour Senate session

Donald Trump wants his so-called "big beautiful bill" passed before America's Independence Day holiday - but it's currently being held up in the Senate.

Senators began voting on a series of amendments to the sweeping tax-cut and spending bill yesterday.

Almost 24 hours later, Republicans are still trying to push the plans over the line, despite divisions within the party about its estimiated $3trn hit to US debt.

The marathon session has become known as "vote-a-rama", and it's still unclear how much longer voting will last.

Republicans can only afford to lose three votes in the Senate or House to pass a bill, with the Democrats united in opposition.

Two have already indicated opposition to the bill, which is expected to be sent back to the chamber this week for a final round of voting ahead of Trump's 4 July deadline.

This is all despite the Republicans triggering what's called a "reconciliation" shortcut, which allows the party in power to seek a simple majority for bills on tax or spending - meaning they need a majority of 51, rather than 60.

What's in the bill?

All told, the Senate bill includes $4.5trn in tax cuts, according to the latest Congressional Budget Office analysis.

This would include his no tax on tips campaign pledge.

The package would also roll back billions of dollars in green energy tax credits, which Democrats warn will wipe out wind and solar investments.

It would impose $1.2trn in cuts, largely to Medicaid and food stamps, by imposing work requirements on able-bodied people, including some parents and older citizens.

It slashes funding for education, public housing, environmental programs, scientific research and some national park and public land protection.

Additionally, the bill would provide $350bn for border and national security, including for deportations.

The "big beautiful bill" is the main subject in today's episode of Trump100 - let our team break down what it's all about...

Musk hits out at Trump again - and president responds with threat

Elon Musk has reignited his attacks on Donald Trump's sweeping tax and spending bill.

The SpaceX and Tesla founder has been silent for weeks since hitting out at Trump over his so-called "big beautiful bill", which non-partisan analysts have said would add about $3trn to US debt.

In a post on X, Musk said those who had campaigned on cutting spending but then backed the bill "should hang their heads in shame".

"And they will lose their primary next year if it is the last thing I do on this Earth," he added.

Trump was quick to respond, posting that Musk "may get more subsidy than any human being in history" for his electric car business.

"Without subsidies, Elon would probably have to close up shop and head back home to South Africa," he wrote on Truth Social.

What is 'Alligator Alcatraz' and why is Donald Trump going there?

Donald Trump is keen to look tough on undocumented immigration.

That's brought him to "Alligator Alcatraz" today, a detention facility on an isolated airstrip about 50 miles west of Miami, in the Everglades, capable of holding 5,000 people.

Its location is the key selling point for Trump, and the fact it is in swampland filled with mosquitoes, pythons and - as the name gives away - alligators.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has said the centre is "informally known as Alligator Alcatraz", a moniker that's alarmed immigration activists.

But, for Trump, it appeals to his aggressive approach to deportations.

"There's only one road leading in, and the only way out is a one-way flight," Leavitt said.

"It is isolated and surrounded by dangerous wildlife and unforgiving terrain.

"A detention centre surrounded by alligators, yes, I do think that's a deterrent for them to try to escape."

During his first term in 2019, Trump denied reports he floated the idea of building a moat filled with alligators at the US-Mexico border.

"I may be tough on border security, but not that tough," he said then.

In his second term, Trump has even suggested reopening the actual Alcatraz, the notorious island prison off San Francisco.

Opposition

Critics say Trump is sending a cruel message to immigrants, while Native American leaders have also opposed construction on what they consider to be sacred land.

In Big Cypress National Preserve, where the airstrip is located, 15 traditional Miccosukee and Seminole villages remain, as well as burial grounds and ceremonial sites.

Protesters are expected to gather at the site again today, prompting one indigenous leader to urge non-violence.

Miccosukee tribal member Betty Osceola said "those planning to show up... seeking to cause chaos, violence and/or any type of action that is going to hurt or harm others, are NOT welcome".

Worries over environmental impacts are also at the forefront, prompting the Centre for Biological Diversity and the Friends of the Everglades to take legal action in a bid to halt the plans.

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