Donald Trump Criticizes Elon Musk’s New ‘America Party’ Move, Calls It a Recipe for Political Cha

Washington, July 7, 2025:
A fresh chapter in the ongoing feud between two of America’s most high-profile personalities — former U.S. President Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk — unfolded this weekend as Trump openly ridiculed Musk’s latest political move. The SpaceX and Tesla CEO announced plans to launch his own political faction, tentatively named the ‘America Party’, aimed at challenging the dominance of the traditional two-party system in the United States.

Once close allies during Trump’s presidency, with Musk even heading a now-defunct Department of Government Efficiency, the duo parted ways over a major disagreement surrounding Trump’s ambitious tax and spending bill. Their falling out has been the subject of numerous headlines, and Sunday’s public exchanges only served to intensify the animosity.

“I think it’s ridiculous to start a third party,” Trump told reporters while en route back to Washington, D.C., from his New Jersey golf resort. “It’s always been a two-party system. Third parties only create confusion, and they’ve never succeeded here.”

Trump’s remarks came just a day after Musk announced his political intentions on X (formerly Twitter), criticizing both Republicans and Democrats for what he termed reckless fiscal policies. In a blunt statement, Musk declared, “When it comes to bankrupting our country with waste and graft, we live in a one-party system, not a democracy.”

Though Musk has yet to provide details or confirm official registration of his party, his announcement has already sent ripples through political circles, with speculations about its potential impact on the upcoming 2026 midterm elections.

A Strained Relationship in Public View

The deteriorating relationship between the two power figures took a sharp turn after Musk opposed Trump’s spending bill, alleging that it would balloon the U.S. national debt. Trump, known for not holding back, responded with characteristic bluntness on his Truth Social platform while still aboard Air Force One.

“It’s sad to see Elon Musk go completely off the rails. Third parties only bring complete and total disruption, and we already have enough of that from the Radical Left Democrats,” Trump wrote.

He further claimed that Musk’s shift was motivated by business interests, specifically citing changes in electric vehicle subsidies within the spending bill that allegedly affected Tesla’s standing.

Voices From the Administration and Business Community

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent also joined the conversation, subtly dismissing Musk’s political ambitions during an interview with CNN. “I believe his boards would prefer he focus on what he does best — running his companies,” Bessent remarked, hinting at possible unease within Tesla and SpaceX regarding Musk’s new political venture.

Insiders suggest that while Musk stepped down from the government role months ago to focus on stabilizing his companies, tensions between him and Trump had already reached a boiling point. Their final public appearance together was marked by an awkward Oval Office farewell ceremony, where Musk, sporting a visible black eye, received a ceremonial golden key to the White House — a moment now symbolic of their fractured alliance.

What Lies Ahead?

Political analysts believe Musk’s America Party could further fragment the conservative vote if it gains traction, posing potential challenges for the Republican Party’s election strategies. However, skepticism remains high over the long-term viability of third-party movements in U.S. politics.

As of now, Musk has not elaborated on the operational framework or leadership lineup of the America Party, leaving the political community and business world watching his next move closely.