Vice President JD Vance has delivered a strong warning to tech billionaire Elon Musk about his political ambitions. Amid rumors that Musk could launch a new political movement called the America Party, Vance argued that such a move would be a “huge mistake.” Instead, he urged Musk to work within the Republican Party, alongside former President Donald Trump and the broader MAGA movement.
This debate highlights growing tension between political outsiders who want systemic change and established party leaders who insist real power can only be achieved inside the traditional framework.
1.Vance Rejects Musk’s Third-Party Idea
During an appearance on Fox News’ The Ingraham Angle, Vance made it clear that Musk would gain far more influence by staying inside the GOP rather than attempting to create a third-party alternative.
“Try to fix the Republican Party in your own way,” Vance said. “Disagree with me, disagree with the president if you want, but don’t think a third party will change things in the way you imagine.”
His comments directly addressed Musk’s July announcement that he was exploring the creation of a new movement designed to challenge the two-party system.
2. Why Vance Calls It a “Huge Mistake”
Vance explained that Musk has already become a symbol of the American Right. As a result, it would be nearly impossible for him to return to being a centrist figure admired across both parties.
“You are seen as someone on the side of the American Right,” Vance emphasized. “The idea that you’ll go back to being loved by both parties — that’s not happening.”
He also rejected speculation that he and Musk had held private discussions about backing a 2028 presidential run, calling such reports “completely false.”
3. Musk’s America Party on Pause
In early July 2025, Musk revealed plans to launch the America Party, emphasizing fiscal conservatism and a new political vision. However, just weeks later, reports from Reuters, The Wall Street Journal, and The Daily Beast suggest Musk has quietly slowed down or even suspended these plans.
According to insiders, Musk is now focused on protecting his business empire while preserving political alliances with JD Vance and other GOP leaders. Analysts argue that aligning with the Republican Party may be his most practical path forward if he wants long-term political influence.
Conclusion
JD Vance’s message to Elon Musk is clear: walking away from Trump’s GOP to form a third party would be politically damaging and strategically unwise. Instead, Musk should leverage his influence within the Republican Party if he truly wants to shape America’s future.
By pausing the America Party project, Musk may already be signaling that he agrees. For now, the battle between building a new political force and reshaping the old one remains unresolved — but Vance is betting that loyalty to Trump’s GOP is the only winning move.
