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Elon Musk Faces Backlash Over Political Party Launch

7/7/2025

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Elon Musk's launch of the "America Party" has sparked backlash from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who urged the billionaire to prioritize his commitments to Tesla and SpaceX. Bessent warned that Musk's political aspirations could distract from his corporate duties, particularly in light of the controversy surrounding Trump's recent tax and spending bill, which Musk strongly criticizes.

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Elon Musk's launch of the "America Party" has sparked backlash from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who urged the billionaire to prioritize his commitments to Tesla and SpaceX. Bessent warned that Musk's political aspirations could distract from his corporate duties, particularly in light of the controversy surrounding Trump's recent tax and spending bill, which Musk strongly criticizes.