US EditionGOP Senators Fear Musk-Trump Beef Spells Trouble for Midterm Election
UNITED STATES, JUL 9 – Elon Musk's America Party struggles with no presidential candidate and low popularity, facing typical third-party barriers in a system favoring two major parties.
- Elon Musk announced the formation of the American Party on July 5 to challenge the dominant U.S. parties amidst rising political dissatisfaction.
- Musk's move followed his opposition to Trump's debt-increasing bill, which passed with wide GOP support despite Musk failing to sway lawmakers.
- Senate Republicans fear Musk's party, backed by his $290 million 2024 spending, could split conservative votes and threaten key races in future elections.
- Polling shows Musk has about 36% national favorability, faces skepticism over his message and support, and critics warn the party could act as a Ross Perot-like spoiler.
- Experts say Musk-backed candidates may siphon GOP votes and influence outcomes, but third parties historically struggle to gain lasting traction in U.S. politics.
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Elon Musks America Party sparks GOP panic ahead of 2026 elections - The Tribune
Senate Republicans fear Elon Musk's plan to launch an 'America Party' could split conservative votes in 2026, helping Democrats win key races. Musk's criticism of Trump's spending bill and massive funding potential have raised concerns about his impact on GOP unity and control, The Hill reported.
GOP Sens: Musk’s Trump Feud, Third-Party Threat, Risky for ’26
Senate Republicans worry that tech billionaire Elon Musk's threat to create a new party and an ongoing feud with President Donald Trump could cost them seats in the narrowly divided chamber in the 2026 midterm elections. Musk, through his America Party, will campaign on reducing the federal debt, which could draw fiscal conservative Republican voters, The Hill reported Thursday. He has also vowed to support primary challenges against Republicans…
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It won’t be easy for Musk to build a successful third party
Republicans are rightly worried about Elon Musk’s threat to form a third party, but for all his considerable talents, the billionaire’s latest political project faces numerous obstacles before it can become a real threat to the status quo. The first…
It won’t be easy for Musk to build a successful third party - Washington Examiner
Republicans are rightly worried about Elon Musk’s threat to form a third party, but for all his considerable talents, the billionaire’s latest political project faces numerous obstacles before it can become a real threat to the status quo. The first is the lack of a candidate. When Musk made his first foray into national politics, President Donald Trump solved that problem. Whatever the merits of Musk’s contribution to the Trump 2024 ground game…
We need a lot of signatures and a lot of money, and having concrete results would be difficult for Elon Musk as well.
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