“Is it time to create a new political party in America that actually represents the 80% in the middle,” Musk posted on X
Elon Musk on Thursday hinted at support for a third political party amid escalating tensions with former President Trump.
“Is it time to create a new political party in America that actually represents the 80% in the middle,” Musk posted on X, along with a poll asking users to vote “yes” or “no.”
The post followed Trump’s remarks expressing “disappointment” over Musk’s criticism of the “big, beautiful bill” the former president is pushing in Congress. Musk had slammed the bill as bloated and filled with “pork.”
After Trump’s rebuttal, Musk claimed Trump would have lost the 2024 election without his support, calling him “ungrateful.”
Musk, who donated millions to Trump’s campaign and supported him publicly, had been appointed to lead the Department of Government Efficiency — a role he left last week. The public fallout marks a sharp turn in their once-close relationship, raising speculation about Musk’s political ambitions.