Elon Musk just lit a political firestorm—and President Trump’s allies aren’t taking it lightly.
On Monday, Steve Bannon—former White House strategist and MAGA icon—tore into Musk for trashing the GOP’s spending package and threatening to form a third political party that could splinter conservative voters in 2026.
“Musk is out there attacking President Trump, attacking MAGA, and acting like he’s some kind of political messiah,” Bannon said on his War Room podcast. “Now he wants to call it the ‘America Party’? Give me a break.”
The Tesla billionaire has repeatedly blasted the Trump-endorsed GOP bill, which includes trillions in new debt, a major boost to national defense, and cuts to EV subsidies—a move that directly impacts Musk’s bottom line.
Musk posted on X:
“Every member of Congress who ran on cutting spending—and then voted for the biggest debt increase in history—should hang their head in shame… They’ll lose their primaries next year if it’s the last thing I do.”
🚨 The Feud Heats Up
Tensions exploded after Musk vowed to financially back Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), a libertarian conservative whom President Trump has vowed to primary. The feud now threatens to divide the GOP base just as the 2026 election cycle begins heating up.
Musk’s hint at launching a third-party alternative—called The America Party—has raised alarms inside Trump World, where allies view it as a betrayal.
“Musk is a Trojan Horse,” Bannon warned. “He’s pretending to care about freedom, but he’s in it for himself. We warned you.”
💰 Follow the Money: Musk’s Government Gravy Train
Bannon didn’t stop there. He accused Musk of failing the Trump administration when he was tapped to help lead the Department of Government Efficiency—a now-defunct office meant to slash bureaucracy and wasteful spending.
“He promised to cut $2 trillion in waste. Then it became $1 trillion. Then… nothing,” Bannon said. “All we got was $9 billion in program cuts, and not a dime of it was real reform.”
🇺🇸 Trump Fires Back
President Trump issued a late-night Truth Social post blasting Musk for hypocrisy over electric vehicles and subsidies.
“Elon Musk knew I’ve always opposed EV mandates. They’re a disaster. Electric cars are fine, but no American should be forced to buy one.”
“Elon may have received more taxpayer money than any human in U.S. history. Without subsidies, he’d pack up and head back to South Africa. No more rockets. No more EVs. And America would save a fortune.”
🔥 What This Means for Conservatives
This isn’t just a clash of egos—it’s a battle over the soul of the Republican Party. As President Trump lays the groundwork for a post-Biden era of economic nationalism, strong borders, and American energy, Elon Musk’s rising political ambitions could fracture the movement from within.
For patriotic Americans, the message is clear:
Support real leadership. Stand with Trump. And beware billionaires promising change—while cashing in behind closed doors.