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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Andrew Georgeson

Trump’s brutal takedown of Musk’s ‘America Party’ plan

  • Donald Trump strongly criticized Elon Musk's “ridiculous” plan to launch the "America Party," labelling Musk a "train wreck."
  • Trump stated on Truth Social that third parties have never succeeded in the United States and are only good for “the creation of complete and total disruption and chaos”.
  • Musk had announced the formation of the "America Party" on Saturday, citing public demand and opposition to what he called a "one-party system" that bankrupts the country.
  • The disagreement between the two figures intensified over a new tax bill, which Trump suggested Musk opposed due to the elimination of electric vehicle incentives.
  • Musk responded to Trump's critique on X, writing: “What the heck was the point of @DOGE if he’s just going to increase the debt by $5 trillion??”

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