Summary
Elon Musk made a $10 million donation to congressional Republicans after he criticized President Trump. Soon after, Musk changed his stance, calling for a new political party and criticizing Trump again. These actions highlight Musk's shifting relationship with the president.
Key Facts
- Elon Musk donated $10 million to Republican groups shortly after disagreeing with President Trump.
- Musk publicly criticized Trump over a bill that he believed would increase the budget deficit.
- Musk later suggested creating a third political party, which he called the America Party.
- He had multiple conversations with Vice President Vance and White House officials in June.
- Musk deleted his critical posts about Trump and expressed regret for his earlier remarks.
- He threatened to continue with the America Party if Congress went ahead with the bill.
- Musk previously founded America PAC to support Trump in the 2024 campaign.
- America PAC spent over $45 million but failed to secure a win in a Wisconsin court race.
