Elon Musk’s “America Party”: A Train Wreck or a GOP-Busting Masterstroke?

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In a plot twist that would make even Shakespeare raise an eyebrow, Elon Musk has decided to dabble in politics. The man who brought us Tesla, SpaceX, and the Boring Company is now launching “The America Party.” But not everyone’s thrilled about it, especially President Donald Trump, who’s calling it a “train wreck” and warning that it could split the Republican vote in the upcoming 2026 midterm elections.

Trump: Musk’s Political Aspirations Are a “Train Wreck”

Trump didn’t mince words in his criticism, posting on Truth Social that Musk had gone “off the rails,” calling his political aspirations a “train wreck.” He warned that third-party efforts historically don’t succeed in the U.S. due to the rigid two-party system. “The system seems not designed for them,” Trump noted.

The president’s skepticism is backed by past failures. Ross Perot, another billionaire outsider, gained nearly 19% of the popular vote in 1992 but failed to win a single electoral college vote. His Reform Party did see one win, Jesse Ventura’s 1998 gubernatorial victory in Minnesota, but even that fizzled out as Ventura left the party shortly after. These examples reinforce Trump’s belief that Musk’s political path may be short-lived.

Musk Launches “America Party” to Fight the GOP and Dems

Flipping Key Seats

Rather than launching a presidential campaign, Musk appears to be playing the long game. He stated that his party will “laser-focus” on 2–3 Senate seats and 8–10 House districts. In today’s polarized political environment, even a handful of wins could give Musk’s party the leverage to block legislation and reshape Congressional dynamics.

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2025-07-07 11:37