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Donald Trump calls Elon Musk a ‘train wreck’ as feud escalates over third party

UNITED STATES, JUL 8 – Trump condemned Musk's new third party as disruptive and unlikely to succeed, criticizing Musk's opposition to his tax and spending bill that ended electric vehicle subsidies.

  • In early July 2025, Elon Musk announced the formation of the America Party to challenge the US two-party system, prompting former President Trump to dismiss it as 'ridiculous' and warn of chaos.
  • Musk's opposition to the 'Big, Beautiful Bill,' which repealed the EV mandate and increased US debt, prompted his formation of the America Party, as he warned it would bankrupt the country.
  • X poll shows nearly two-thirds support Musk’s America Party; Trump warns it risks "disruption and chaos" and targets multiple House and Senate races.
  • Musk’s political feud risks billions in government contracts; Tesla shares fell 2.75% over five days, as per stock data.
  • Projections suggest Musk’s third-party effort could shift 2026 congressional control and benefit Democrats by splitting conservative voters.
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NBC Miami broke the news in Miami, United States on Sunday, July 6, 2025.
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