Trump Calls Musks New Party-Ridiculous
President Donald Trump has laughed off Elon Musk’s recent announcement of starting a new political party, calling the idea “ridiculous” and unnecessary. Speaking to reporters before boarding Air Force One in Morristown, New Jersey, Trump said the United States has always worked best with a two-party system and doesn’t need a third option.
This latest development adds more heat to the growing tension between Trump and Musk. Musk, who once supported Trump and even served as an advisor, has now become one of his loudest critics — especially after the passing of a controversial tax and spending bill.
🇺🇸 Trump: “America is Built for Two Parties”
While answering questions from journalists, Trump strongly dismissed Musk’s political ambitions.
“I think it’s ridiculous to start a third party. We already have great success with the Republican Party,” said Trump. “The Democrats have lost their way, but the U.S. has always been a two-party system.”
He explained that America’s political system is not designed for more than two main parties. “Third parties have never worked in this country. So, Musk can have fun with it, but I think it’s just a waste of time,” Trump added.
Trump also reminded people that the Republican Party had already passed major legislation and claimed that a third party would only bring confusion to voters during elections.
🚨 Why Musk Launched the “America Party”
Just one day before Trump’s comments, Elon Musk took to social media to announce the creation of his new political group — the America Party. He said the move came after Trump signed a large tax-cut and spending bill into law, something Musk had strongly opposed.
Musk argued that the bill would add trillions to the national debt and hurt the country’s economy in the long run. He claimed that both major parties—Republicans and Democrats—were not listening to regular Americans anymore and were too focused on serving rich donors and big corporations.
“By a factor of 2 to 1, you want a new political party, and you shall have it!” Musk wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
According to Musk, the America Party will focus on protecting freedoms, reducing wasteful spending, and holding current lawmakers accountable. He plans to support candidates in next year’s midterm elections who will run against Republican members of Congress who backed Trump’s tax bill.
💼 Political Move Impacts Musk’s Business
Musk’s decision to step into politics has already caused concerns in the business world. Azoria Partners, an investment company that was planning to launch a fund tied to Tesla, announced they were delaying their plans.
The company said Musk’s new political focus could affect his responsibilities as Tesla’s CEO.
“This creates a possible conflict with his full-time job,” a spokesperson from Azoria Partners explained.
Many people are now wondering whether Musk can manage his leadership roles at Tesla, SpaceX, X, and other companies while also running a political party. Some investors and business experts say this could hurt the performance of his businesses and create trust issues with shareholders.
🤝 Once Allies, Now Rivals
This situation is a big shift from a few years ago when Musk and Trump worked together. Musk once served as the head of the Department of Government Efficiency during Trump’s earlier time in office. Back then, the two seemed to share similar goals about cutting government spending and making things more efficient.
However, their relationship began to change when Musk started to publicly criticize Trump’s decisions. The final break came when Musk warned that Trump’s new bill would bankrupt the country and harm working Americans.
Musk even threatened to spend his own money to remove Republican lawmakers from Congress who supported the bill. This bold move shows how serious he is about using his new political party to shake up Washington.
🗳️ What’s Next?
With the 2026 midterm elections approaching, all eyes are now on how far Musk will go with his new America Party. Will it gain enough support to make a real impact? Can it truly challenge the Republican and Democratic stronghold in Congress?
So far, experts remain unsure. While some voters are tired of both major parties and may be open to a new option, others agree with Trump that a third party may only cause confusion and division.
Still, one thing is clear: The political fight between Trump and Musk is just beginning, and it’s likely to get more intense as election season draws near.
