Elon Musk Parted with Large Sums for Trump Following High-Profile Falling Out of Their Friendship
Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur behind Tesla and SpaceX, has made a dramatic political shift, launching the America Party as a supposed third party. This move is seen as a direct response to President Trump and GOP lawmakers, marking a significant change in Musk's political stance.
However, the America Party, if it ever comes to fruition, seems to be met with little interest. A recent poll revealed that only 14% of surveyed participants expressed any interest in joining a political party created by Musk. The party has yet to file any of the necessary paperwork for incorporation, casting doubts on its viability.
Musk's political actions in the past, particularly during Trump's presidency, were more supportive. He donated $5 million to President Trump's super PAC and $10 million to congressional Republicans during a period when he was publicly criticising Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill. These contributions were seen as a sign of vacillation, with Musk taking shots at Trump while also making conciliatory moves to mend their relationship.
However, their relationship soured, particularly over provisions in Trump's spending bill that threatened the EV industry. Musk's donations ceased after 2021, and there is no available evidence or credible reports indicating any subsequent financial support or political donations to Trump or GOP super PACs.
Musk's brief stint in politics began when he led the Department of Government Efficiency, a quasi-agency designed to shrink the federal government. Despite his efforts, the America Party is yet to make a significant impact on the political landscape.
Meanwhile, Musk's businesses have faced challenges. Tesla sales have plummeted all over the world, and the company's much-hyped ride-hailing service in California, initially claimed to be run by robotaxis, is actually operated by human drivers.
Musk's political manoeuvres have not been without controversy. After leaving the administration, he was seen with a mysterious black eye, which he claimed was caused by his son. The General Services Administration is also conducting a "de-Muskification" at the agency where DOGE, a cryptocurrency Musk has supported, had formerly held influence.
Despite his significant investment in Trump's campaign last year, Musk has not gained much except the burning hatred of tens of millions of Americans. The future of the America Party and Musk's political ambitions remain uncertain.
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- Musk's latest political venture, the America Party, has garnered minimal public interest, as revealed by a recent poll showing only 14% of participants expressed interest in joining.
- Despite the America Party's expected inception, there is uncertainty about its viability, as it has not filed any necessary paperwork.
- Contrastingly, Musk's businesses, such as Tesla, have faced challenges, with a deterioration in sales worldwide and issues with the ride-hailing service in California.
- Musk's political maneuvers have been met with controversy, such as the unexplained black eye he was seen with after his departure from the administration, and the ongoing "de-Muskification" at the Department of Government Efficiency.
- While Sports and Sports-betting were not directly mentioned in the context provided, they could potentially be connected to the general news surrounding Musk's political actions, controversies, and business challenges, or it could be a separate subject of interest, given Musk's massive following and the ongoing synergy between celebrity and sports.
