Musk's America Party Faces Skepticism and GOP Risks

Elon Musk launched the America Party after a public split with President Trump, prompting skepticism and mockery from voters concerned about billionaire influence and a potential agenda of austerity and tax cuts for the wealthy. Polling indicates that if Musk's party runs candidates, it could draw votes away from Republicans, potentially aiding Democrats in Congress. Mark Cuban has given tentative support, seeing the effort as a possible disruption to the two-party system, though he questions Musk's motives. Critics argue the party recycles unpopular 'Third Way' policies and faces significant public resistance. The Musk-Trump fallout, intensified by disputes over government spending and the Epstein files, has deepened divisions among right-leaning voters and commentators. Democratic leaders caution against underestimating Musk's ambitions, but early public reactions suggest major obstacles for the new party.