Elon Musk Denies Report of Dropping Plans for America Party
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has pushed back against a report that he is abandoning plans to form a new political party, but little concrete action has been taken towards founding the entity, known as the America Party.
Background
The report, published by The Wall Street Journal, suggested that Musk had told associates he was concerned about damaging his relationship with Vice President JD Vance, a potential contender for the 2028 presidential election.
Musk responded to the report on his social media platform X, stating that nothing published by The Wall Street Journal should be considered true.
Lack of Concrete Action
Despite Musk’s response, there is little evidence to suggest that he has taken significant steps towards creating the America Party.
No paperwork has been filed with the Federal Elections Commission, and Musk’s recent social media posts have focused primarily on his xAI’s Grok system, with few mentions of politics.
Donations to Republican Causes
In the days following his feud with President Donald Trump in June, Musk donated $5 million each to Republican causes, including MAGA Inc., the Senate Leadership Fund, and the Congressional Leadership Fund.
This has led some to speculate about his political intentions.
Vance’s Involvement
Vice President JD Vance, who is seen as a potential beneficiary of Musk’s support, has denied speaking with the Tesla CEO about a potential 2028 presidential campaign.
Vance has spoken publicly about his hopes that Musk will support the Republican Party in the midterm elections, but their relationship remains complicated, according to Vance.
As the situation develops, it remains to be seen whether Musk will take concrete action towards forming the America Party, or if his political ambitions will remain in limbo.