Trump Criticizes Musk’s Plans for Third Political Party

President Donald Trump sharply criticized Elon Musk's announcement to form a new political entity, the America Party, calling it a 'train wreck' and warning that third parties in the U.S. historically fail and only create 'complete and total disruption and chaos.' Trump emphasized the Republican Party's efficiency, citing the recent passage of a major tax bill he signed, which Musk opposed due to its significant increase in the debt ceiling and elimination of electric vehicle incentives. Musk, who was once a close ally and major financier of Trump's 2024 campaign and led the Department of Government Efficiency before stepping down, has publicly clashed with Trump over the bill and broader political strategies. Musk launched the America Party with the goal of challenging the two-party system, asserting that the current government is a 'one-party system' marked by waste and graft, and aims to focus on key Senate and House seats to influence legislation. The feud highlights a significant rift between the two figures, with Trump dismissing Musk's political venture as unrealistic, while Musk insists on providing voters with an alternative to the dominant parties. Both continue to engage in public disputes over policy and political direction as Musk seeks to disrupt the traditional political landscape.