
Elon Musk suggests creating a new political party amid Trump rift
Elon Musk floated creating a new political party, possibly dubbed the "America Party," this week, potentially escalating his feud with President Trump.
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Joe previously served as an editor and reporter on Forbes' breaking news team, where he helped oversee the outlet's breaking political coverage in the 2024 presidential election cycle. Joe focused at Forbes on the intersection of business and politics, including President Donald Trump's business interests.
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