Trump's remarks come amidst Musk's announcements about the America Party, which aims to challenge the current Republican and Democratic parties, a move that Trump believes could confuse voters.
Trump Critiques Musk's Political Ambitions as 'Ridiculous'
Trump Critiques Musk's Political Ambitions as 'Ridiculous'
In a recent statement, former President Donald Trump expressed his disapproval of Elon Musk's intention to establish a new political party, emphasizing the complexities of a third-party system.
Former allies Trump and Musk have exchanged criticisms, particularly over Musk's advocacy for an electric vehicle mandate, which speared controversy among lawmakers and constituents alike.
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Former President Donald Trump has openly criticized billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk over his plans to start a new political party, calling the move “ridiculous” in a press encounter held before boarding Air Force One. “It’s always been a two-party system,” Trump stated, asserting that the introduction of a third party could further complicate the existing political landscape.
Musk, who has teased the initiative for weeks, announced on his platform X his intention to launch the America Party to compete with the established Republican and Democratic parties. This decision follows a period of tension between the two, once considered allies, with Musk previously helping to lead the Department of Government Efficiency (commonly referred to as Doge).
In a separate post on his Truth Social media platform, Trump lamented what he described as Musk going “completely off the rails” in recent weeks. He particularly criticized Musk’s push for an “Electric Vehicle (EV) Mandate,” labeling the concept as an overreach that could force consumers into making swift purchasing decisions regarding electric cars.
Trump’s tax and spending plan, enacted earlier this year, notably ended tax incentives for electric vehicles, and he maintained that he opposed Musk’s proposal from the outset. He outlined in his comments that people should have the freedom to choose among various vehicle types—be it gasoline-powered, hybrids, or emerging technologies—without any mandated restrictions on electric vehicle purchases.
The former president’s legislation, which was signed into law on July 4, increased funding for border security and defense while also instituting contentious cuts to programs related to healthcare and food assistance. Musk's political aspirations appeared to gain traction particularly during his altercations with Trump, as he criticized the president’s expenditure plans and their implications for the economy.
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Former President Donald Trump has openly criticized billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk over his plans to start a new political party, calling the move “ridiculous” in a press encounter held before boarding Air Force One. “It’s always been a two-party system,” Trump stated, asserting that the introduction of a third party could further complicate the existing political landscape.
Musk, who has teased the initiative for weeks, announced on his platform X his intention to launch the America Party to compete with the established Republican and Democratic parties. This decision follows a period of tension between the two, once considered allies, with Musk previously helping to lead the Department of Government Efficiency (commonly referred to as Doge).
In a separate post on his Truth Social media platform, Trump lamented what he described as Musk going “completely off the rails” in recent weeks. He particularly criticized Musk’s push for an “Electric Vehicle (EV) Mandate,” labeling the concept as an overreach that could force consumers into making swift purchasing decisions regarding electric cars.
Trump’s tax and spending plan, enacted earlier this year, notably ended tax incentives for electric vehicles, and he maintained that he opposed Musk’s proposal from the outset. He outlined in his comments that people should have the freedom to choose among various vehicle types—be it gasoline-powered, hybrids, or emerging technologies—without any mandated restrictions on electric vehicle purchases.
The former president’s legislation, which was signed into law on July 4, increased funding for border security and defense while also instituting contentious cuts to programs related to healthcare and food assistance. Musk's political aspirations appeared to gain traction particularly during his altercations with Trump, as he criticized the president’s expenditure plans and their implications for the economy.
