Trump Critiques Musk's New Political Party Idea as 'Ridiculous'

Thu Jul 17 2025 12:52:29 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Trump Critiques Musk's New Political Party Idea as 'Ridiculous'

Former allies clash as President Trump dismisses Elon Musk's plan for a third political party in the US.


In a recent exchange, President Donald Trump has publicly criticized Elon Musk's proposal to establish a new political party called the America Party, emphasizing the stability of the existing two-party system.

Trump expressed his frustrations with reporters prior to boarding Air Force One, labeling the idea as "ridiculous" and suggesting that it would lead to unnecessary confusion in the political landscape. Musk, who has been vocal about his discontent with the Republican and Democratic parties, announced the formation of his America Party over the weekend on social media.

Once allies, the relationship between Trump and Musk appears to have soured as Trump took to Truth Social to convey his disappointment, stating that he felt Musk had "gone completely 'off the rails.'" Trump's remarks were particularly aimed at Musk's proposal for an Electric Vehicle (EV) Mandate, which he believes would unfairly force consumers towards electric cars in a constrained timeframe. Trump’s recent tax and spending legislation, passed on July 4, notably ended tax incentives for electric vehicles.

The legislation outlines increased allocations for defense, border security, and energy production, alongside contentious cuts to healthcare and nutrition assistance programs. This political tension comes amidst Musk's continuous critique of Trump’s fiscal decisions, culminating in Musk's new party initiative as a reaction to his frustration.

Musk's America Party may signal a significant shift in electoral dynamics as he seeks to challenge the current political structure alongside ongoing debates over electric vehicle regulations.

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