Washington, Aug 21: Elon Musk, a friend turned critic of US President Donald Trump, has a frontrunner in mind for the 2028 US Presidential race, and it is not Trump. Instead, Musk is seemingly focussing on Vice President JD Vance, widely seen as a likely heir to the MAGA movement after Trump’s second term.Musk had pledged that his proposed “America Party” would challenge the two-party system. But he recently told close associates that he would rather focus on his business ventures than risk splitting the Republican vote in Washington, according to the Wall Street Journal.
He seemingly believes that forming a new party could strain his relationship with Vance.
The Tesla CEO has indicated that he would provide financial support if Vance decides to run for President in 2028.
In 2024, Musk contributed nearly 300 million dollars to Trump and other Republican campaigns, helping secure Trump’s second term.
Despite signals to support Vance, Musk has not entirely ruled out launching his own political party. He is reportedly waiting to see the outcome of the 2026 midterm elections before making a final decision.
Musk first threatened to start a new party last month during a public clash with Trump over the so-called Big Beautiful Bill Act (BBBA), which Musk described as a “disgusting abomination”.
His initial plan was modest: to contest a handful of Senate and House seats, enough to sway key votes on controversial legislation.