Elon Musk posed a provocative question to users on X, the platform he owns, suggesting the possibility of starting a fresh political movement as tensions with President Donald Trump grow and disagreements over the House GOP’s budget package continue to mount.
“Is it time to create a new political party in America that actually represents the 80% in the middle?” Musk posted, attaching a poll for users to weigh in. By 4:20 p.m. EDT on Thursday, more than 1.4 million people had voted, with 82.3% responding “yes” and only 17.7% choosing “no.” Musk currently has 220.3 million followers on the platform.
This message was shared not long after Trump voiced dissatisfaction with Musk due to his outspoken opposition to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act—a key piece of legislation the president is working to advance in Congress. Musk has argued the bill is excessive in scope and lacks meaningful fiscal restraint.
Musk’s critiques became more public and pointed toward the end of his time serving in a special government role overseeing the Department of Government Efficiency. That marked the beginning of a clear rift between him and Trump. Musk, who holds the title of world’s wealthiest individual, had previously been a major supporter of Trump, contributing large sums to the 2024 campaign, amplifying Trump’s platform on X, and even joining him on stage at political events nationwide.
{Matzav.com}