Jim McLaughlin, one of President Donald Trump’s top pollsters, claimed that tech billionaire Elon Musk’s recent renewed criticism against the “big, beautiful bill” could be blamed on his alleged drug use.

This week, Trump has said Musk would have to "close up shop and head back home to South Africa" if he halted government subsidies to his companies, and then later added that his administration would "have to take a look" at deporting Musk.

President Donald Trump on Tuesday did not rule out deporting his former top ally Elon Musk over his criticism of his “big, beautiful bill” as their once-close relationship continues to go downhill. Related: This Reporter's Reaction To Donald Trump Talking About The Declaration Of Independence Is Going Viral