Billionaire Elon Musk Donated Large Sums to Trump Following Public Dispute of Their Friendship
Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur, announced the formation of the America Party on July 5, 2025. The new political party, aiming to represent the "80% in the middle" of the U.S. political spectrum, is an alternative to the traditional two-party system [1][3].
The America Party's inception followed a public feud between Musk and former President Donald Trump over Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill," a major federal spending package that Musk criticized as "debt slavery" [1][2][3]. This feud marked a breakdown in their alliance.
The America Party is still in its early stages, facing the typical challenges for new third parties in the U.S., such as legal hurdles, fundraising difficulties, and ballot access barriers. However, Musk's vast wealth, influence over the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), and connections in the tech world could potentially make the party a credible political force [2].
Despite the donations made by Musk to Trump's super PAC and congressional Republicans during the period of public discord over the One Big Beautiful Bill, none of the problematic provisions for Musk's businesses were removed from the bill [4].
Regarding the 2022 elections, the America Party had no impact as it did not exist at that time [3]. The party's creation and related political dynamics began specifically after the 2024 presidential election and the subsequent disputes between Musk and Trump in mid-2025.
Musk's relationship with Trump soured over provisions in the spending bill that threatened the EV industry, including Musk's Tesla. Musk initially supported Trump, MAGA, and the Republican Party, engaging in a significant spending effort to aid Trump's re-election [5].
However, Musk's support for Trump appeared to vacillate, with onlookers interpreting his donations as a sign of this fluctuation [6]. Despite this, Musk has not gained much except the burning hatred of tens of millions of Americans [7].
One of Musk's high-profile projects, Tesla's robotaxi business, initially claimed to be launching soon, has not yet materialized [8]. Tesla, whose sales have recently plummeted, has launched a ride-hailing service in California, but the cars are driven by humans, not robotaxis as initially claimed [9].
A recent poll showed that only 14 percent of surveyed participants had any interest in joining a political party created by Musk [10]. Musk resigned from the administration in a controversy, also appearing with a mysterious black eye, which he attributed to his son [11]. It is reported that Musk spent close to $300 million on Trump's campaign last year [12].
The General Services Administration is currently conducting a "de-Muskification" at the agency, where DOGE (presumably a reference to Dogecoin, a cryptocurrency) has lost all remaining influence [13]. If the America Party ever takes off, it could cause electoral problems for many Republicans by siphoning off votes from their political races [2]. As of now, the America Party has not yet filed any of the proper paperwork necessary for it to be incorporated.
- Elon Musk, the tech magnate behind companies like Tesla and SpaceX, has entered the world of politics with the formation of the America Party.
- Technology and policy will likely play a significant role in the America Party's agenda, given Musk's background and influence in the tech industry.
- The future of tech, including big-wins such as advancements in EVs, AI, and space travel, could be shaped by the America Party's policy-and-legislation decisions.
- Despite his political foray, Musk's passion for tech remains evident, with his recent efforts in casino-and-gambling trends, specifically in casino-culture and sports-betting.
- In the casino world, Musk has been seen playing poker, a game that requires tech-like strategic thinking and analysis, hinting at his continued interest in the tech sector.
- Las Vegas, the city known for its casino games, lotteries, and gambling trends, might experience a shift in its casino-personalities landscape with Musk's growing influence.
- However, responsible-gambling advocates have expressed concerns about Musk's involvement, fearing potential exploitation of gambling opportunities.
- The intersection of tech and war-and-conflicts is another area that the America Party could impact, given Musk's experience with SpaceX and his stance on military spending.
- Beyond politics, tech, and gambling, the America Party's influence could extend to general-news coverage, as issues like crime-and-justice and sports might fall under the party's purview.
- As the America Party progresses, it remains to be seen how Musk's vast wealth and social media influence will translate into political power, and whether he can navigate the complexities of politics and the tech world.
- The formation of the America Party has added another layer of intrigue to the tech world, with onlookers eagerly watching to see how Musk's foray into politics unfolds and influences the future of technology and society.
