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But now, according to The New York Post, Musk has quietly stepped away from that plan. Sources close to him say he’d rather prioritize his companies than split the conservative vote in Washington.
A Billionaire Power Player in GOP Politics
Musk has become one of the most influential figures in Republican fundraising. “He dumped nearly $300 million on Trump and other Republican campaigns in the 2024 elections, propelling Trump to a second presidential victory,” the Post reported.
That spending spree gave him enormous influence inside the MAGA movement. Allies claim Musk is already preparing to open his checkbook again — this time for JD Vance, widely seen as the heir to Trump’s America First legacy.
Musk and Vance: A Political Alliance
The Post reports that Musk has privately assured his circle he would financially back Vance in 2028. As the sitting Vice President and a close Trump ally, Vance is viewed as the natural successor to lead the movement after Trump’s second term.
When asked about Musk’s rumored support, Vance didn’t directly respond. Instead, he pointed reporters back to a previous interview where he warned conservatives not to splinter the movement. Vance had said it was not a good idea for conservatives to break with MAGA, expressing hope that Musk would “come back into the fold” before the midterm elections.
A Fiery Feud That Nearly Broke MAGA Unity
Musk’s sudden shift comes after a heated fight with Trump earlier this year. Musk blasted Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” as a “disgusting abomination,” furious over what he called wasteful spending. In response, Trump fired back and threatened to strip Musk’s federal contracts.
That clash looked like the beginning of an ugly divorce between Trump and Musk. But in recent weeks, things have calmed down. Both men appear to have patched things up, with Musk softening his tone and halting his public criticisms.
From Washington Fights to Government Efficiency
It’s worth noting that Musk’s obsession with cutting the deficit is not new. Trump himself once named Musk head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Musk later stepped away from the post in May, but deficit reduction remains one of his top political priorities.
Waiting on the Midterms
While Musk is shelving his third-party plans for now, sources say he hasn’t completely abandoned the idea. His decision may depend on how the 2026 midterms play out. For the moment, though, he seems focused on boosting Trump’s team and setting up Vance for a 2028 White House run.
The Bottom Line
Elon Musk may have flirted with the idea of going rogue, but when it comes down to it, he knows where the real power lies. By backing JD Vance, Musk is betting that the MAGA movement is here to stay long after Trump leaves office.
