President Donald Trump has lashed out at Elon Musk for creating the third political party. Speaking to reporters in Bedminster, New Jersey, Trump made his opinion crystal clear. “I think it’s ridiculous to start a third party,” Trump said before boarding Air Force One. He emphasized the country’s long-standing two-party tradition. According to him, any new party would only bring confusion and instability.
Musk announced the formation of the “America Party” on his platform X. He framed it as a necessary challenge to a corrupt political system. In a viral Independence Day poll, Musk asked users if they wanted out of the “two-party (some would say uniparty) system.”
By a wide margin, users supported the idea. Musk followed up with a promise. “You want a new political party and you shall have it,” he wrote. He blamed both major parties for bankrupting the country and undermining democracy.
Trump wasn’t impressed. He later posted on Truth Social, stating that Musk had gone “off the rails.” Trump argued that “Third parties have never worked” in U.S. politics. He warned the move would create more “disruption and chaos,” something he blames on Democrats.
He also suggested that Musk’s motivations may be personal. Trump pointed to a disagreement over the EV mandate. The president proudly announced the Republican-led bill that eliminated forced electric vehicle adoption. “It lets people choose gas, electric, or hybrid,” Trump said.
Trump claimed Musk supported his plan until recently. He expressed surprise that Musk endorsed him despite knowing his stance against the EV mandate. Trump also criticized Musk for recommending a Democrat to lead NASA. “I found it strange,” Trump said. “NASA is tied deeply to Elon’s business. That choice felt too close for comfort.”
The “America Party” seems to be Musk’s reaction to the newly passed $3.3 trillion bill. While Musk hasn’t directly cited the bill, the timing raises eyebrows. He believes unchecked spending from both parties endangers the nation’s future.
Despite bold ambitions, third parties have long struggled in U.S. elections. The system, Trump argues, isn’t built for them. With complex ballot laws and the Electoral College, outside parties rarely gain traction.
Even Ross Perot’s 1992 campaign once hailed as a major breakthrough fell short. Perot secured 19% of the popular vote but earned zero Electoral College votes. As Trump put it, “Third parties have never worked.”
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