The president also suggested that Musk will set up the party for his own entertainment. “He can enjoy it, but I think it is ridiculous,” Trump said about his former adviser.
Musk placed a poll on his platform X on Friday, on the American Independence Day, in which he asked followers if they wanted a new party. Two thirds of the voters indicated that he was in favor. On Saturday Musk told them: “You wanted a new political party and you will get it.”