Elon Musk Political Party Launch Slammed by Trump as 'Ridiculous' — But Spartan Strategy Behind It Tells a Different Story

Elon Musk has shattered his alliance with Donald Trump by launching a third political party on 5 July 2025, prompting the US President to dismiss the move as 'ridiculous' whilst branding his former ally a 'TRAIN WRECK' in an explosive public feud that threatens to reshape American politics.

The world's richest man announced the formation of the 'America Party' after conducting a viral poll on his X platform, claiming a 2-to-1 mandate from followers to challenge what he terms the 'Republican/Democrat uniparty system.'

Yet, a closer look at what appears to be a Spartan, almost minimalist, approach suggests that there might be more to this audacious move than meets the eye.

A Bold Entry into the Political Arena

In a development poised to reshape the American political landscape, entrepreneur Elon Musk, formerly chief of DOGE, boldly ventured into politics by officially establishing his new group, the 'America Party', on Sunday.

Trump's Swift Rejection

President Trump wasted no time in condemning Musk's action, delivering his first public remarks on the matter. Addressing reporters, Trump dismissed the formation of the America Party as 'ridiculous,' firmly asserting his conviction that the United States should maintain its established two-party system.

'It is ridiculous to start a third party. We have had tremendous success with the Republican Party...It has always been a two-party system. Starting a third party adds to confusion... He can have fun with it, but I think it is ridiculous,' he said.

'I am saddened to watch Elon Musk go completely "off the rails," essentially becoming a TRAIN WRECK over the past five weeks.

He even wants to start a Third Political Party, despite the fact that they have never succeeded in the United States - The System seems not designed for them,' Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social.

'The one thing Third Parties are good for is the creation of Complete and Total DISRUPTION & CHAOS, and we have enough of that with the Radical Left Democrats, who have lost their confidence and their minds! Republicans, on the other hand, are a smooth running "machine," that just passed the biggest Bill of its kind in the History of our Country,' he added.

The America Party's Core Principles

On Friday, via a post on the social media platform X, Musk hinted at the concept of forming a new political party, asking users in a poll if they desired a new faction. He then announced the outcome of this online survey, subsequently introducing the 'America Party.'

'Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom,' the billionaire wrote on X on Sunday.

While Trump dismisses Musk's political foray as 'ridiculous,' a deeper look reveals that the tech mogul might be drawing inspiration from an unexpected historical event: the Spartan defeat in the Battle of Leuctra in 371 BC.

Sparta's Fall: A Blueprint for Musk's Political Play?

Musk's newly formed America Party intends to challenge the existing 'uniparty' system, a concept he illustrates by referencing the defeat of the Spartan warriors at the Battle of Leuctra in 371 BC.

'The way we're going to crack the uniparty system is by using a variant of how Epaminondas shattered the myth of Spartan invincibility at Leuctra: Extremely concentrated force at a precise location on the battlefield,' said Musk.

Ancient Battle Strategy for Modern Politics

Musk invoked the ancient Theban general Epaminondas and his decisive victory over Sparta at the Battle of Leuctra in 371 BCE, declaring: 'The way we're going to crack the uniparty system is by using a variant of how Epaminondas shattered the myth of Spartan invincibility at Leuctra: Extremely concentrated force at a precise location on the battlefield.'

This historical reference reveals Musk's tactical thinking—positioning the established political duopoly as the seemingly invincible Spartans whilst casting his nascent party as the underdog Thebans who achieved victory through focused, strategic strikes rather than overwhelming force.

The America Party plans to target 'just 2 or 3 Senate seats and 8 to 10 House districts' in the 2026 midterm elections, suggesting a surgical rather than broad-based approach to political disruption.

Historical Precedent and Future Implications

Trump's analysis that third parties create 'Complete and Total DISRUPTION & CHAOS' and 'have never succeeded in the United States' reflects historical reality, though Ross Perot's 1992 campaign demonstrated how a well-funded independent effort can reshape electoral dynamics.

With Musk's net worth exceeding $350 billion and his proven willingness to spend hundreds of millions on politics, his America Party represents the most credible third-party threat in decades—even if its ultimate goal may be forcing major party reform rather than achieving outright victory.

The spectacle of two of the world's most powerful men conducting their feud via social media posts reveals the personalised nature of modern American politics, where policy disagreements quickly escalate into public warfare that captivates global attention whilst potentially reshaping the nation's political landscape.