
A growing rift on the political right is causing concern among longtime conservatives, as tech billionaire Elon Musk announces the launch of a new political movement—one that could split the conservative vote and hand more power to the radical Left.
On Sunday, conservative political strategist Scott Jennings took to CNN with a strong message: President Donald Trump and Elon Musk must reunite for the sake of the country. His comments came just hours after Musk unveiled his new venture—the America Party—a third-party alternative aimed at fighting government corruption and runaway federal spending.
“When it comes to bankrupting our nation with fraud and waste, America operates like a one-party system,” Musk posted on X. “The America Party is here to restore freedom and accountability.”
The move comes in response to Trump’s recently passed “Big Beautiful Bill,” which some critics claim could increase the national deficit. While Musk has supported Trump in the past, this new direction signals growing frustration with both parties in Washington.
Jennings, a frequent voice for conservative unity, cautioned that Musk’s third-party push could have devastating consequences for America-first voters.
“Starting a new party is no easy task,” Jennings said. “And frankly, if conservatives and Republicans split their votes, it plays right into the hands of those who want open borders, higher taxes, and endless government control.”
He went on to say that the partnership between Trump and Musk in 2024 was a winning formula—and one worth restoring. “When they worked together, we got results. We need to put the band back together.”
But unity appears out of reach—at least for now. On Truth Social Sunday night, President Trump didn’t hold back. In a scathing post, he called Musk a “TRAIN WRECK” and said the tech mogul had gone “completely off the rails” in recent weeks.
“Third parties only cause chaos,” Trump warned. “And with the Radical Left already creating enough disruption, we don’t need more of it from within our own ranks.”
As the 2026 midterms approach, many older conservatives are left wondering: will this political infighting hand the country back to the Democrats—or will strong leadership prevail once again?
One thing is clear: the stakes couldn’t be higher.