Three-Point Summary:
- Donald Trump attacked Elon Musk for launching a new “America Party,” calling it a “train wreck” and warning that third parties only create “chaos.”
- Musk hit back by mocking Trump’s Truth Social, questioning his fiscal policies, and pledging to challenge pro-Trump Republicans in 2026 midterms.
- The feud centers around Trump’s anti-EV legislation and Musk’s growing disillusionment with the GOP under Trump’s leadership.
“Off the Rails”: Trump’s Truth Social Tirade Targets Musk
What began as a cautious alliance between former U.S. President Donald Trump and Elon Musk has now unraveled into a full-blown political feud—broadcast in real time to millions. In a fiery Truth Social post on Sunday, Trump called Musk a “TRAIN WRECK,” lambasting the billionaire entrepreneur for launching the America Party, a third political outfit meant to challenge both Republicans and Democrats.
“I am saddened to watch Elon Musk go completely off the rails,” Trump posted. “Third parties never succeed in the U.S.—the system is not designed for them. All they do is create disruption and chaos.”
Trump’s outburst came just days after signing what he called a “big, beautiful bill” that rolls back several climate and EV mandates—legislation Musk fiercely opposes.
With the 2026 midterm elections on the horizon and political camps hardening, Trump’s post isn’t just an emotional reaction—it’s a prelude to a deeper ideological war unfolding within the American right.
Elon will soon find out. Trump's "Train Wreck" Post On Elon Musk. He Asks, "What's Truth Social?" https://t.co/tzs0I7pRhY
— VV (@VB16858348) July 7, 2025
Musk’s Counterpunch: “What’s Truth Social?”
- Musk ridiculed Trump’s post, saying he had “never heard” of Truth Social.
- He accused Trump of increasing national debt by $5 trillion despite launching a ‘government efficiency’ agency.
- Announced that the America Party will contest GOP seats in 2026.
Never one to let an insult slide, Elon Musk responded within hours on his platform X (formerly Twitter), mocking Trump’s social media platform: “What’s Truth Social?” The comment, while brief, was laced with derision—especially ironic given Musk himself had once said Truth Social was outperforming Twitter on the App Store.
Musk also took a direct swipe at Trump’s fiscal record. Referring to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)—an agency Trump created and Musk briefly led—he wrote: “What the heck was the point of DOGE if Trump was just going to increase the debt by $5 trillion?”
Musk’s America Party, announced Saturday, will aim to unseat Republican lawmakers who backed Trump’s new legislation—especially the rollback of EV mandates, which Musk argues would “bankrupt the U.S. economy in the long run.”
The EV Flashpoint: When Big Tech Meets Big Politics
- Trump’s new bill rolls back electric vehicle (EV) mandates and federal subsidies.
- Musk says it would devastate clean tech innovation and harm U.S. competitiveness.
- Trump claims Musk had once supported the rollback during private conversations.
At the core of the rift is Trump’s aggressive move to dismantle the EV mandate—a policy requiring automakers to gradually phase out internal combustion engine vehicles in favor of electric alternatives. Trump’s new law repeals that mandate, citing consumer choice and economic burden.
But for Musk, this isn’t just about ideology—it’s about survival. Tesla’s business model relies heavily on regulatory support and clean energy targets. In his public posts, Musk accused Trump of backtracking on private conversations where he had allegedly accepted the rollback.
“I was very surprised,” Trump wrote, “because Elon had given me his total and unquestioned endorsement.”
Now, that endorsement has turned into open rebellion.
Political Allies to Enemies: From Endorsements to Ejections
- Musk donated millions to Trump’s 2024 re-election campaign.
- Trump once praised Musk as a “genius innovator.”
- Their alliance began crumbling after Trump’s hard-right pivot on tech and climate.
The falling out is all the more dramatic considering how tightly aligned the two once were. In 2024, Musk poured substantial money and influence into Trump’s re-election campaign. Trump, in turn, called Musk a “visionary” and once floated the idea of making him a tech envoy.
But the alliance eroded rapidly after Trump ramped up attacks on environmental policies, social media companies, and government oversight. With the DOGE agency effectively defanged and climate initiatives rolled back, Musk appears to have had enough.
Now, with the creation of the America Party, Musk is not just exiting the Republican orbit—he’s preparing to burn the launchpad.
A Battle of Egos and Eras
The Trump–Musk feud is more than a political soap opera. It represents a broader civil war within the American right: old-guard populism vs. tech-fueled disruption. Where Trump commands loyalty through grievance and nostalgia, Musk appeals through ambition and algorithms.
As the 2026 midterms loom, one thing is clear: this isn’t just a feud. It’s a fork in the road for American conservatism—and neither man is backing down.
