Trump Denounces Musk's New Political Party as 'Ridiculous'

Wed Jul 09 2025 00:26:42 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Trump Denounces Musk's New Political Party as 'Ridiculous'

Former allies clash as Trump criticizes Musk's plans for a third political party.


In a recent statement, President Trump condemned Elon Musk's launch of the America Party, emphasizing the historically entrenched two-party system in the U.S.


In a surprising turn of events, President Donald Trump publicly criticized former ally Elon Musk's plans to establish a new political party, calling the initiative "ridiculous." Speaking to reporters before departing on Air Force One, Trump expressed concerns about introducing a third party, stating, "It's always been a two-party system, and I think starting a third party just adds to the confusion."

Musk has been teasing the possibility of the America Party in recent weeks and made it official over the weekend via a post on X, aiming to present an alternative to what he describes as the Republican and Democratic "Uniparty." Though the billionaire entrepreneur has suggested that the party may support a presidential candidate in the future, he indicated that the immediate focus would be on impacting the House and Senate in the upcoming year.

The relationship between Trump and Musk has significantly changed over time. Musk, who previously headed the Department of Government Efficiency (Doge) aimed at reducing federal spending, is now at odds with Trump over various policies. During a recent post on Truth Social, Trump lamented Musk's trajectory, noting, "I am saddened to watch Elon Musk go completely 'off the rails,' essentially becoming a train wreck over the past five weeks." He specifically criticized Musk's proposal for an "Electric Vehicle (EV) Mandate," which would have forced rapid adoption of electric cars, a move Trump opposed.

In July, Trump had signed a tax and spending bill that eliminated tax credits for electric vehicles, emphasizing consumer choice in automotive purchases. "People are now allowed to buy whatever they want - Gasoline Powered, Hybrids (which are doing very well), or New Technologies as they come about," Trump reiterated. This legislation earmarked increased funding for border control, military defense, and energy production while controversially slashing healthcare and food assistance programs. Meanwhile, Musk's recent online comments indicate a growing divide as he critiques Trump's fiscal decisions, indicating that the road ahead may be challenging for their prior partnership.

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