Elon Musk, now a prominent critic of illegal immigration in the U.S., began his entrepreneurial journey by working illegally after abandoning his plans to enroll at Stanford University in 1995. He entered the U.S. on a student visa but failed to attend classes, which invalidated his legal status and allowed him to co-found Zip2 while living as an undocumented immigrant. This history has come to light amidst Musk's vocal support for Donald Trump and claims that the influx of immigrants is harming the country. His immigration status raised concerns among investors, who feared potential deportation could jeopardize their investment in Zip2. Despite his criticism of others' immigration status, Musk's own past has drawn scrutiny, especially as he amplifies anti-immigrant rhetoric. The irony of Musk's situation highlights the complexities of immigration narratives in the current political landscape.