Trump Defends the System He Fought, Calls Musk’s Revolution ‘Ridiculous’

Trump Slams Musk’s New ‘America Party’—Critics Ask: Has the Former Outsider Become the Establishment?

In a headline-making rebuke, President Donald Trump dismissed Elon Musk’s newly announced “America Party” as “ridiculous,” doubling down on his belief that America’s political system is built solely for two dominant parties.

Speaking to reporters in Bedminster, New Jersey, Trump said:

“I think it’s ridiculous to start a third party... Third parties have never worked. We have tremendous success with the Republican Party.”

But the statement sparked immediate backlash — not just from Musk supporters, but from political independents and longtime Trump fans who remember how Trump first rose to power by railing against both parties and branding the system as broken.

So why is Trump now defending that very system?

Musk’s ‘America Party’ Aims to Break the Cycle

Over Independence Day weekend, Elon Musk declared on X that the time for a new party had come, calling out what he describes as a corrupt, unified political class masquerading as two sides.

“When it comes to bankrupting our country with waste & graft, we live in a one-party system, not a democracy,” Musk posted.
 “The America Party is formed to give you back your freedom.”

The announcement followed a viral July 4th poll on X where Musk asked users whether they wanted independence from the “uniparty.” Over two-thirds voted yes.

According to Musk, the America Party’s goal isn’t the White House—yet. Instead, it aims to win key seats in Congress and act as a “swing bloc” to disrupt legislation coming from either side of the aisle.

Trump Responds with Fire—and Allegations

In a follow-up post on Truth Social, Trump didn’t hold back.

“Elon Musk has gone completely off the rails… He even wants to start a Third Political Party, despite the fact that they have never succeeded in the United States… The one thing Third Parties are good for is the creation of Complete and Total DISRUPTION & CHAOS.”

Trump suggested Musk’s motives may stem from dissatisfaction with the President’s recently signed “Big, Beautiful Bill”—a $3.3 trillion legislative package that notably rolled back electric vehicle mandates, potentially impacting Musk’s Tesla business.

“I’ve campaigned on this for years,” Trump said. “When Elon endorsed me, I asked if he had a problem with eliminating the EV mandate. He said no. I was surprised!”

Trump also claimed Musk lobbied for a “blue-blooded Democrat” ally to lead NASA, raising questions about ethics and conflicts of interest given Musk’s ownership of SpaceX.

Outsider vs. Insider? The Political Roles Have Flipped

Critics of Trump’s remarks say the irony is unmistakable. Trump, once the ultimate political outsider, is now defending the structure he fought to tear down. Meanwhile, Musk is stepping into the outsider role with a populist tone that mirrors Trump’s own 2016 campaign.

Supporters of the America Party argue Musk is doing what millions of Americans want: fighting the “rigged system” from outside the establishment, not within it. With trust in both major parties plummeting, voters are increasingly open to alternatives.

But history isn’t on Musk’s side. From Ross Perot in 1992 to the Bull Moose Party of 1912, third-party movements have faced brutal odds due to ballot access laws, Electoral College constraints, and lack of institutional support.

Can Musk Actually Pull It Off?

Whether the America Party gains real momentum or fizzles like others before it, one thing is certain: Americans are fed up with political theater, partisan echo chambers, and performative leadership. Both Trump and Musk have built their brands on challenging that status quo.

Now, they’re on opposite sides of the disruption.

And the question remains:
If Trump once vowed to drain the swamp, why is he defending it now?
And can Musk actually do what no outsider before him has done — shake the system to its core without becoming part of it?