Washington, D.C. — July 8, 2025
US. President Donald Trump has lashed out at tech billionaire Elon Musk, calling him “off the rails” and a “train wreck,” following Musk’s declaration that he is forming a new political party ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Trump, who remains a central figure in the Republican Party and is widely speculated to be eyeing another presidential run, made the comments during an impromptu press session at Mar-a-Lago over the weekend.
“Elon is a brilliant guy when he sticks to rockets and cars,” Trump said. “But politics? He’s completely off the rails. This whole party idea, it's a train wreck waiting to happen.”
Musk, who has increasingly waded into political discourse over the past few years, announced his intention to launch a centrist political party he described as “pragmatic, pro-innovation, and anti-establishment.” The move has sparked intense debate, with some political analysts viewing it as a challenge to the entrenched two-party system, while others see it as a potential spoiler that could fracture conservative voters.
Trump’s remarks reflect growing tensions between the two powerful figures, once known for publicly cordial exchanges. In recent months, Musk has criticized both Democratic and Republican leadership, calling for a new wave of “rational governance driven by facts and technology.”
Despite Musk’s immense following and influence through platforms like X (formerly Twitter), Trump dismissed the political threat. “He doesn’t understand the game. Politics is not a lab experiment,” Trump said. “People want strength, clarity, tradition, not tech-world chaos.”
In response, Musk posted a cryptic meme on X, hinting at “the old guard fearing the new wave.”
As speculation mounts over the future impact of Musk’s political ambitions, one thing is clear: the brewing battle between the billionaire innovator and the president could reshape the American political landscape, if not its headlines.
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