Trump mocks Elon Musk's plan to launch a third party
Musk, in retaliation for Trump's 'big, beautiful bill,' officially filed a Statement of Organization on Sunday with the Federal Election Commission for his 'America Party' political party. Trump, asked about it, went off on his former 'first buddy.' Musk, the world's richest man, spent millions helping Trump win a second term in the White House.
'I think it's ridiculous to start a third party,' Trump told reporters in New Jersey on his way back to the White House after a weekend at his Bedminster golf club. 'We have a tremendous success with the Republican Party. The Democrats have lost their way, but it's always been a two party system, and I think starting a third party just adds to confusion. It really seems to have been developed for two parties. Third parties have never worked, so he can have fun with it, but I think it's ridiculous.'
Musk vowed vengeance after Congress passed Trump's signature legislation to fund the government. The Tesla founder was angry it contained no federal subsidies for electronic vehicles. Musk was furious the legislation added to the country's debt. During his time at the Department of Government Efficiency, Musk worked to cut the size and scope of the federal government.
But Trump said Musk knew all along he wouldn't get subsidies. 'When Elon gave me his total and unquestioned Endorsement, I asked him whether or not he knew that I was going to terminate the EV Mandate – It was in every speech I made, and in every conversation I had. He said he had no problems with that – I was very surprised!,' he wrote in his Truth post.
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