Elon Musk (54) According to a newspaper report, his plans for the establishment of a new political party have initially put on hold. The billionaire wanted to concentrate on his companies, reported that “Wall Street Journal”
(“WSJ”) on Tuesday (local time), citing people familiar with the plans.
Musk had the foundation of the “America Party” in July after a public dispute with US President Donald Trump (79) About a Tax and expenditure law announced. He wanted to tap voters with this party who are dissatisfied with the American “two-party system”.
In the meantime, Musk has admitted to confidants that the establishment of a party would damage his relationship with US Vice President JD Vance (41). Vance is considered a potential presidential candidate for the elections in 2028.
Relationship between Musk and Trump apparently more relaxed again
The electric car manufacturer Tesla, whose boss is musk, and the White House has not yet responded to a request for a statement. A spokeswoman for the Vice President referred to an interview in which Vance Hope showed that Musk would be “back in the community” until the intermediate elections in 2026.
Musk had supported Trump and other Republicans in 2024 with almost $ 300 million ($ 258 million). At the beginning of June there was a break between Musk and Trump. Musk accused the president that he would not sit in the White House without his support.
According to “WSJ”, however, the relationship should have relaxed again. Recently there were no public allegations from both sides. Trump wrote at the end of July that he hoped that Musk’s companies would grow because this would be “good for the country”.