Elon Musk Calls Mayor a "Traitor" in Immigration Clash

Elon Musk has publicly called the Mayor of Columbus, Ohio, a "traitor." The comment came after Mayor Andrew Ginther reaffirmed the city's policy on immigration. Columbus has a local rule that prohibits city police and resources from cooperating with federal immigration enforcement. This means local officers do not ask about immigration status or detain people based only on immigration violations. Mayor Ginther highlighted this policy after rumors of immigration raids, known as "ICE sweeps," caused fear in the city's Somali and other immigrant communities. He stated the city would not help with such enforcement actions. In response, Musk posted his "traitor" comment on his social media platform, X. The billionaire businessman has previously shared strong views on national border security. The exchange highlights a growing national debate. Some cities, like Columbus, limit cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Others argue for stricter enforcement of federal immigration laws.