Trump Says He’s “Saddened” as Elon Musk Launches Third Party: “He’s Gone Off the Rails”
President Donald Trump has publicly criticized Elon Musk after the billionaire announced the formation of a new political movement — the America Party. Calling Musk’s decision “chaotic” and “sad,” Trump warned that the tech mogul’s venture into politics is both misguided and dangerous for the conservative movement.
🗯️ Trump: “A Train Wreck in Real Time”
In a post on Truth Social and comments to reporters, Trump didn’t hold back:
“I am saddened to watch Elon Musk go completely off the rails. He’s becoming a train wreck in real time. Third parties don’t work — they only bring chaos and confusion.”
Trump added that Musk’s new party could damage the momentum Republicans have built heading into the 2026 midterms, and accused Musk of allowing his personal ego to cloud political judgment.
“He had influence. Now he’s just looking for attention,” Trump stated bluntly.
⚠️ Political Fallout
This marks the latest chapter in a growing rift between two once-aligned figures. Musk had previously supported Trump on several policy fronts, even serving as a tech advisor during his first term. But tensions escalated in recent months after:
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Musk publicly criticized Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” calling it fiscally irresponsible.
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Trump threatened to cut federal contracts tied to Musk’s companies, including Tesla and SpaceX.
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Musk responded by proposing the America Party, aimed at challenging the traditional two-party system and focusing on innovation, liberty, and economic reform.
🎯 A Dangerous Distraction?
Trump’s team views Musk’s new venture as a potential vote-splitter, particularly among younger conservatives and libertarian-leaning voters. The president warned that Musk could unintentionally hand victories to Democrats by fracturing the Republican base.
“We’ve built a movement. We don’t need distractions,” Trump said. “We need unity, not ego projects.”
🚀 Musk’s Response: “The System Is Broken”
Elon Musk has defended the creation of the America Party, saying neither Republicans nor Democrats are offering real solutions:
“It’s time to break the establishment’s monopoly on power. Americans deserve more than a choice between the lesser of two evils.”
Musk has vowed to back independent candidates in 2026 and potentially field a presidential candidate in 2028. His party has reportedly already raised over $100 million in funding, pulling support from Silicon Valley donors, crypto advocates, and disillusioned centrists.
📌 Bottom Line
Trump and Musk, once seen as ideological allies, are now open rivals on the political stage. With the Republican Party consolidating power behind Trump and Musk launching his own populist-tech hybrid movement, the divide could reshape conservative politics for years to come.
As both men gear up for 2026 and beyond, voters may be forced to choose not just between parties—but between competing visions for America’s future.
