the America party: “Elon Musk recently hinted at the possibility of launching a new political party in the United States, stirring curiosity and speculation across the political landscape. At the same time, he appeared to step back from his ongoing feud with former President Donald Trump, who remains a central figure in the MAGA movement. Musk’s remarks suggest a strategic shift—balancing his criticisms of the current political system with a more measured tone toward Trump, possibly to broaden his influence among both conservatives and independents.”
Elon Musk’s apparent softening of tone came shortly after an attempted phone conversation between the two men, arranged by intermediaries, was reportedly rebuffed by Donald Trump. Instead of engaging, the former president issued a veiled warning—threatening to review and potentially revoke the substantial federal loans and subsidies received by Musk’s businesses.
‘We’ll take a look at everything. I look at everything. He’s got a lot of money. He gets a lot of subsidy,’ Trump told reporters, adding, ‘So we’ll take a look at that. Only if it’s fair—for him and for the country.’ While not overtly aggressive, Trump’s remarks carried an implicit caution, signaling that Musk’s companies could face consequences unless a mutual understanding was reached.
“Throughout American history, third-party candidates have often generated significant attention but have seldom altered the final outcome of presidential elections. One of the most notable exceptions was Theodore Roosevelt, who in 1912 ran under the Progressive Party banner and managed to surpass the incumbent, President William Howard Taft, ultimately finishing second to Woodrow Wilson. In 1992, billionaire Ross Perot garnered an impressive 19% of the popular vote, though he failed to win any electoral votes. Similarly, in 1968, George Wallace made waves by capturing five Southern states and securing 46 electoral votes. Despite these momentary surges, none of these candidates succeeded in establishing a third party with lasting influence or breaking the stronghold of the two-party system.”
