Elon Musk, once set on disrupting U.S. politics with his proposed “America Party,” has made a significant pivot, shifting his focus to support Vice President JD Vance as a potential successor to Donald Trump in 2028. This move follows a public feud with Trump and a brief push for a third party to challenge the two-party system, driven by Musk’s frustration with rising national debt and government spending. Background on Musk’s Third-Party Plan In July 2025, Musk announced the formation of the America Party after a fallout with Trump over the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” a tax and spending bill Musk criticized for adding trillions to the U.S. deficit. He polled his X followers, with 65% supporting a new...