Tesla CEO Elon Musk is reportedly stepping back from plans to form a new political party, shifting his attention instead to maintaining relationships with influential Republicans aligned with the MAGA movement.
Chief among them is Vice President JD Vance, who is widely regarded as a leading figure in the party’s future and a potential candidate for the presidency in 2028.
Musk had previously floated the idea of launching an “America Party,” describing it as a way to challenge the dominance of the two-party system. He even suggested the initiative could capture momentum following an online poll of X users that showed strong enthusiasm for the idea. But according to the New York Post, Musk has told associates that he would rather keep his focus on his companies and avoid creating a political effort that might divert energy or voters away from Republican allies in Washington.
Instead, Musk appears to be prioritizing his relationship with Vance, who many political observers see as Donald Trump’s natural successor within the movement. The Post reports that Musk has conveyed privately that he would be willing to provide financial support if Vance decides to seek the presidency once Trump’s second term concludes.
Musk, who remains one of the most high-profile business leaders in the country, has frequently drawn headlines for his political statements and alliances. His latest move suggests that, rather than building a new party from scratch, he is opting to align himself with established Republican power brokers who could shape the future of the GOP after Trump.
“He dumped nearly $300 million on Trump and other Republican campaigns in the 2024 elections, propelling Trump to a second presidential victory. Still, Musk hasn’t completely ruled out moving forward with the new party and is waiting to see how the 2026 midterm elections shake out, the tech mogul’s allies told the Journal,” the Post reported.
