On Washington's political stage, a drama more absurd than any Hollywood blockbuster is unfolding. When Trump picked up his pen and signed the "Big and Beautiful Act," he probably didn't realize that this single piece of paper would ignite a "century-long feud" with Elon Musk—or spawn the "America Party," a force that has both major U.S. parties quaking. This spectacle of money, power, and betrayal is sending shockwaves through social media and political circles.
I. From Business Alliance to Political Pact
In the 2024 presidential election, Trump, desperate for re-election, badly needed the backing of tech giants. Meanwhile, Musk—chief of Tesla and SpaceX—was fed up with the Biden administration's "cold shoulder" to electric vehicles. The two hit it off instantly: Musk plopped down $259 million to support Trump, and in return, Trump named him head of the "Department of Government Efficiency," tasking him with slashing bureaucratic bloat and rooting out red tape.For a while, they were the "golden partners." Trump gushed from the White House that Musk was "America's future"; Musk gushed on social media that Trump was "the most tech-savvy president ever." Reporters even snapped photos of them sharing a "loving gaze" in the Oval Office, like a pair of starry-eyed lovers. But this "sweet partnership" wouldn't last. Everything changed the moment Trump signed the "Big and Beautiful Act."
II. The End of the Honeymoon
The "Big and Beautiful Act" claimed to "Make America Great Again," but in reality, it was an orgy of "robbing the poor to enrich the rich." It extended corporate tax cuts, jacked up defense spending, and—here’s the kicker—slashed green energy subsidies. This hit Musk right where it hurt: Tesla’s stock tanked, and his fortune shrank by tens of billions.Worse, the act scrapped mandates for electric vehicles, leaving Tesla defenseless to compete head-to-head with gas-guzzling dinosaurs. Musk ranted on social media that the act was "disgusting" and would turn America into a land of "debt slavery." Trump fired back, calling Musk "ungrateful" and threatening to yank SpaceX’s government contracts.Their relationship soured overnight—from "sweet partners" to a "battlefield of bickering." Musk openly called for Trump’s impeachment; Trump hinted Musk was "on drugs" and floated the idea of deporting him.
III. Musk’s Desperate Counterpunch
After the total falling-out, Musk made a jaw-dropping move: he launched the "America Party." He announced in a high-profile way on social media, "The America Party will represent 80% of moderate voters and steer America back to reason and innovation."The party’s platform reeks of Musk’s ego: backing AI and robotics, slashing regulations left and right, and using Starlink to offer "free internet for all." Most laughably, Musk proposed building a campaign fleet of self-driving Teslas, claiming it would "revolutionize U.S. politics."But starting a party isn’t easy. America’s election system is hostile to third parties—Musk needs over 20 million signatures across 50 states just to register. As one outlet joked, "Musk can shoot rockets to the stars, but getting the America Party a seat in Congress? Harder than landing on Mars."
IV. From "War of Words" to "Legal Warfare"
The America Party’s launch enraged Trump. He ranted in a long post on Truth Social that Musk had "gone off the rails" and called the third party "absurd." Trump even dug up a "personal grudge" behind their split: he’d nixed the nomination of Musk’s pal Jared Isaacman as NASA administrator, all because Isaacman once donated to Democrats.Musk fired back with a quote from Dune: "Fear is the mind-killer." Then he dropped a bombshell: Trump’s name, he claimed, was on Epstein’s "client list"—and exposing that list would be the America Party’s top priority. The accusation threw Trump into a firestorm; even some MAGA supporters demanded he "prove his innocence."The fight escalated from sniping to lawsuits. The Trump administration started auditing SpaceX’s government contracts; Musk threatened to "retire Dragon spacecraft" and cut off NASA. To top it off, Russian officials publicly offered Musk political asylum, while the EU dangled a "big investment package" to poach him from the U.S.
V. Farce or Revolution?
The end of this power game is anyone’s guess. The America Party, despite its hurdles, could still play spoiler in the 2026 midterms, thanks to Musk’s fortune and social media clout. Trump, meanwhile, swears to "defend the two-party system" and is setting up a super PAC to fight back.As one political commentator quipped, "This isn’t politics—it’s a reality show for billionaires. Trump wants power, Musk wants profits, and everyday Americans are just pawns in their game."No matter how it ends, this spectacle has added a surreal twist to U.S. politics. When Musk campaigns in self-driving Teslas for the America Party, and Trump rants on Truth Social that Musk is "a lunatic," you have to wonder: Is this the tragedy of American democracy? Or just one big national sideshow?In this game of power and money, one thing’s for sure: The crowd loves a good spectacle. And the absurdity of U.S. politics? It’s only just getting started.