Trump-Musk Feud Reignites as ‘America Party’ Plans Gain Traction
Trump-Musk Feud Reignites as ‘America Party’ Plans Gain Traction
A public war of words has erupted once again between President Donald Trump and tech mogul Elon Musk, following Musk’s renewed push to establish a new political entity, dubbed the ‘America Party.’ The Tesla billionaire, who departed the Trump administration in late May, reignited his third-party ambitions over the weekend, citing his strong opposition to Trump’s recent comprehensive tax cut and spending bill, which he claims will add trillions to the national debt.
Musk took to X on Saturday, declaring, “When it comes to bankrupting our country with waste & graft, we live in a one-party system, not a democracy. Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom.” President Trump swiftly dismissed the idea on Sunday, calling it “ridiculous” and asserting that third parties have historically failed in the U.S. He further escalated the dispute on Truth Social, directly attacking Musk, stating, “I am saddened to watch Elon Musk go completely ‘off the rails,’ essentially becoming a TRAIN WRECK over the past five weeks.”
The President’s lengthy post detailed their recent fallout, highlighting disagreements over electric vehicle mandates in the new legislation and his decision to withdraw the nomination of Musk’s associate to lead NASA. Trump claimed Musk had previously endorsed his stance on ending EV subsidies and expressed concerns about potential conflicts of interest regarding the NASA appointment. Musk retorted on X, mocking Trump’s platform and questioning the rationale behind the debt increase, asking, “What the heck was the point of @DOGE if he’s just going to increase the debt by $5 trillion??”
Despite the intense public spat, it remains unclear if Musk has formally initiated the process of registering his new party with the Federal Election Commission. Musk has outlined a strategic approach for the ‘America Party,’ focusing initially on securing a small number of House and Senate seats, aiming to become a decisive swing vote on critical legislation. While a presidential candidate for 2028 is not ruled out, Musk indicated the party’s immediate focus over the next year will be on congressional races.
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