Why Musk’s Bid to Create a Viable Third Party Could Be Difficult

Third parties in America are almost as old as the Republic itself—as are the difficulties they face in making an impact on the national stage.
Why Musk’s Bid to Create a Viable Third Party Could Be Difficult
Tesla CEO Elon Musk listens as U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on May 30, 2025. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images
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Elon Musk’s feud with President Donald Trump has led the Tesla CEO to announce the formation of a third party—but that effort is much easier said than done.