Trump Rebukes Musk's America Party Amid Rising Political Rift

President Donald Trump criticized Elon Musk's decision to start a third political party, calling it "ridiculous" and emphasizing the success of the two-party system in the U.S. Musk launched the "America Party" as a response to what he described as a corrupt political establishment and a one-party system that wastes taxpayer money. The new party positions itself as representing the majority middle and rejects Trump's "Make America Great Again" slogan as outdated. Musk's shift away from Trump stems from concerns about rising federal deficits, which he blames on both the Biden and Trump administrations, particularly criticizing the recent $3.3 trillion "Big Beautiful Bill" signed by Trump for increasing the national debt and harming the economy. Previously an advisor in Trump's administration focused on reducing government spending, Musk now warns that the bill will lead to "debt slavery" and damage future industries. His political ambitions appear to challenge the current Republican leadership, aiming to offer an alternative to the established parties.