Musk floats new party in signal he could torch GOP

Elon Musk posted a poll on X asking followers if they support a new political party to challenge the Republicans and Democrats. This comes amid a public feud with President Trump, whom Musk had previously supported. Trump criticized Musk for opposing his "Big Beautiful Bill" which slashes electric vehicle credits, suggesting Musk was motivated by self-interest. Musk responded on Twitter, claiming that without his support, Trump would have lost the election and Democrats would control the House. Musk also implied that he would be a long-term force in politics, while Trump has only 3.5 years left as President. Trump hit back, saying Musk was "wearing thin" and that he had taken away his electric vehicle mandate. The feud has significant implications, as Musk's wealth and platform could be leveraged against Republicans who supported the bill. Musk's poll suggests he may be considering creating a new political party to represent the 80% of people in the middle. This development has sent a chill down the spines of Republican operatives who had assembled a big tent coalition with Musk's help in 2024. The feud is likely to have significant consequences for American politics.