BREAKING: Donald T.r.u.m.p Publicly HUMILIATES Elon Musk Over ‘Ridiculous’ Plan to Start New Party — Warns It Could DESTROY Conservative America…
By Skyline | July 8, 2025
In a dramatic escalation of tensions between two of the most influential figures on the American right, former President Donald Trump has lashed out at tech billionaire Elon Musk over Musk’s rumored intention to form a new political party. In a statement posted to Truth Social late Monday night, Trump didn’t hold back — calling Musk’s idea “ridiculous,” “divisive,” and a direct threat to the survival of conservative America.
The scathing post comes just days after speculation began swirling that Musk, frustrated with both major political parties, was quietly exploring the infrastructure to launch a centrist-libertarian political movement with support from prominent Silicon Valley donors. According to unnamed sources close to Musk, the Tesla and SpaceX CEO believes “a new path” is needed to restore “rational governance” and “disrupt the corruption of both red and blue.”
But Trump, who remains the de facto leader of the Republican Party and a likely 2028 contender, wasn’t having any of it.
“If Elon thinks splitting the conservative vote with some fantasy party is a good idea, then he’s more out of touch than I thought,” Trump wrote. “We already HAVE a winning movement — it’s called America First. We don’t need a tech billionaire with no political experience ruining it with some ridiculous vanity project.”
A Clash of Titans on the Right
Trump’s remarks were interpreted by many as a personal attack aimed at not just Musk’s political ideas, but also his credibility and character.
“Elon should stick to rockets and cars,” Trump continued. “Politics isn’t a science project — it’s a battle for America’s soul.”
The former president went further, warning that Musk’s alleged plan would hand power back to the Democratic Party “on a silver platter,” effectively ensuring another decade of leftist rule. “Every vote siphoned off from the GOP is a vote for socialism, open borders, and woke insanity,” Trump declared.
While Musk has not officially confirmed any plans to launch a new party, his recent interviews and social media activity have added fuel to the fire. Last week, he tweeted: “The current political duopoly is broken. We need competition — and innovation — in leadership.”
That one tweet sent shockwaves through both political camps, with some conservatives seeing Musk as a disruptive force with potential to pull younger, more libertarian-minded voters into a new movement. Others, including several GOP strategists, warned that a Musk-led third party could become the very thing that splits the right and delivers electoral victories to Democrats.
Musk’s Subtle Response
In typical Musk fashion, his response to Trump’s tirade was indirect but barbed. Posting on X (formerly Twitter) early Tuesday morning, Musk wrote:
“Interesting to be called ‘ridiculous’ by a man who tried to buy Greenland.”
He added a laughing emoji and linked to an old 2019 article about Trump’s rumored interest in purchasing the island from Denmark, clearly mocking the former president’s past ambitions.
Musk’s subtle jab only intensified the drama online, with supporters from both camps exchanging heated opinions across platforms.
GOP Caught in the Middle
Behind the scenes, Republican leadership appears deeply concerned. Several RNC members reportedly reached out to Musk in private, urging him to reconsider any third-party aspirations and warning of the risks it would pose to upcoming elections.
“Everyone respects what Elon’s built in the private sector,” one senior GOP strategist told The Hill, “but if he starts pulling even 5-10% of the conservative vote, that’s enough to flip key battleground states — and he needs to understand that.”
Some are even accusing Trump of overreacting and possibly driving Musk further into political independence with his bombastic statements.
“Trump thrives on conflict,” said political analyst Jonah Feldman. “But Musk is not your average political donor. He’s got money, media reach, and influence. Mocking him publicly might backfire.”
A Bigger Battle Brewing?
This latest Trump–Musk clash may be about more than just party lines — it could be the beginning of a larger ideological war within the American right: one between traditional populist-nationalists and a rising class of tech-aligned, libertarian disruptors.
Trump continues to enjoy a powerful grip on the GOP base, but Musk appeals to a different demographic — younger, tech-savvy, and skeptical of both party establishments. If Musk does enter the political arena more formally, it could spark a reconfiguration of America’s political fault lines unlike anything seen in modern history.
For now, all eyes are on what Musk does next.
Will he walk away from the idea under pressure — or double down and attempt to reshape the political system like he has the auto and space industries?
One thing is clear: Trump’s warning wasn’t just a political critique — it was a declaration of war.
And if Musk chooses to fire back, American politics could be on the verge of a once-in-a-generation upheaval.
