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28 minutes ago
- Gizmodo
Elon Musk Leaves Trump and MAGA with a Bang And a Smile
The suspense is officially over. On Saturday, July 5, 2025, Elon Musk declared the formation of a new political party, the 'America Party,' with the stated aim of dismantling the perceived 'uniparty' system of both Republicans and Democrats. He dropped his political bombshell around 3:46 PM ET. 'Today, the America party is formed to give you back freedom.' By a factor of 2 to 1, you want a new political party and you shall have it! When it comes to bankrupting our country with waste & graft, we live in a one-party system, not a democracy. Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 5, 2025And then, he apparently sat back and enjoyed the show. Within minutes, his announcement tweet had garnered millions of views and an explosion of comments, particularly from users clearly aligned with the Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement that propelled President Donald Trump to power in 2016 and again in 2024. Musk appeared utterly amused by the torrent of reactions, much of which expressed outright anger and disbelief at his decision. 'Elon is going to get AOC elected President,' one visibly pro-MAGA user shouted in disbelief. 'Unbelievable.' Elon is going to get AOC elected President. Unbelievable. — Pro America Politics (@Pro__Trading) July 5, 2025'Yes, let's split the Republican Party and let the Dems win. Great strategy,' another disgusted user commented, highlighting fears of a fractured conservative vote. Yes, let's split the Republican Party and let the Dems win. Great strategy 🙄 — Pray The Rosary (@PrayTheRosary12) July 5, 2025'I can't wait for all the partisan legislation,' another commenter sarcastically remarked, anticipating gridlock. I can't wait for all the tripartisan legislation. 😂 — MAZE (@mazemoore) July 5, 2025Musk seemed to revel in the spectacle, clearly entertained by the unfolding drama. He shared his delight openly. 'The replies to this announcement are comedy gold,' he exclaimed, punctuating his message with two rolling-on-the-floor laughing emojis. His reaction suggested he found the situation truly funny, ridiculous, absurd, or perhaps all three. The replies to this announcement are comedy gold 🤣🤣 — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 5, 2025As is typical for the self-proclaimed 'Techno King,' Musk once again commanded the spotlight during this long July 4th weekend. He orchestrated a political drama that even a seasoned Hollywood screenwriter would struggle to match in its unpredictable twists. President Trump, a master of attention himself, found himself reduced to a mere spectator of a show he would undoubtedly have loved to direct and star in. That starring role, for once, belonged squarely to Musk. Beyond the emojis, Musk, a virtuoso in wielding social media for maximum impact, then began to reveal more details about his new political venture. Initially dubbed 'The America Party,' he quickly shortened the name to simply 'America,' accompanying his message with three American flags on either side of the word. The timing was impeccable for a weekend celebrating the country's independence, subtly reclaiming a patriotic spirit that Trump has placed at the center of his 'Make America Great Again' and 'America First' movements, yet doing so in his own unconventional style. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 AMERICA 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 5, 2025The spectacle continued with the viral spread of a 'snake meme,' enthusiastically shared by one of his millions of followers who routinely flatter and amplify his every move. 'End the Uniparty,' the user wrote, illustrating their point with an image of a two headed snake, one head representing the Democrats and the other the Republicans. The term 'uniparty' is Musk's consistent moniker for what he views as the indistinguishable two party political system. 'Yes,' Musk immediately replied, endorsing the meme's message. Yes — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 5, 2025And then, there was the rocket emoji. In Musk's characteristic digital language, this symbol signifies a 'political flex'—a powerful declaration of intent. It suggests that 'America,' or 'The America Party,' is far from symbolic. It is, he implies, a real force, designed to exert influence and fundamentally disrupt the American political system. This move embodies his rebellious, tech driven ethos. It is his way of proclaiming that he has regained his freedom, asserting himself as unconventional and iconoclastic. For those who might have speculated that he compromised his principles by spending nearly $290 million to help Trump's return to the White House, this is his defiant declaration: nobody owns him. It is bravado. It is quintessential Elon Musk, who embraces the 'Techno King' moniker and consistently positions himself as someone operating above conventional norms, and political parties, it seems, are no exception. In the aftermath of this dramatic launch, many critical questions remain unanswered: What constitutes America's detailed policy platform? Which candidates will this nascent party endorse? What specific ideals does 'America' truly stand for beyond its name? What does Musk ultimately seek to achieve? By taking on the two entrenched traditional parties, Musk appears to be seeking an exciting, seemingly impossible challenge, a motivation that has driven his ventures like Tesla and SpaceX. The lingering question, however, is whether he might be overestimating his own political influence.
Miami Herald
34 minutes ago
- Miami Herald
U.S. tariff letters delayed, being sent Monday to first 12 countries
July 5 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump said letters will now go out on Monday to 12 countries with a final "take it or leave it" offer on tariff negotiations, pushing the date forward by two days. Trump did not name the 12 countries, adding that news would be made public on Monday. The president told reporters earlier in the week the letters would start going out on Friday but has since postponed the date. "I signed some letters and they'll go out on Monday, probably twelve," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force 1. "Different amounts of money, different amounts of tariffs." A 90-day pause instituted in April on Trump's so-called reciprocal tariffs of different sizes expires on July 9. A separate 10% "baseline" U.S. tariff on all countries is unrelated. The letters are expected to be sent by July 9, Trump told reporters this week. The pause was meant to give countries time to negotiate a deal with the Trump administration, but only a few have been finalized to date. Several other nations and the European Union have said they are not close. Britain and the United States came to an agreement at the end of June. American officials earlier this week announced a deal with Vietnam. Japan has said a deal with the United States on tariffs remains "unlikely," while European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the three-month window was not long enough to properly negotiate a comprehensive agreement. This week, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said negotiations on a tariff deal with the United States were "not very easy." "They'll range in value from maybe 60% or 70% tariffs to 10% and 20% tariffs, but they're going to be starting to go out sometime tomorrow," Trump told reporters earlier in the week, confirming the 90-day pause would end as scheduled. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said last month the deadlines are flexible in his understanding and that he expects negotiations to continue with the possibility of further deals getting done before Labor Day. Copyright 2025 UPI News Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
Miami Herald
34 minutes ago
- Miami Herald
BRICS countries set to criticize U.S. tariffs
July 5 (UPI) -- The so-called BRICS group of countries is reportedly set to issue a formal statement criticizing the United States current tariff situation when the group meets for a two-day summit in Brazil. Brazil, India, Russia, China, South Africa and the other five countries that comprise the intergovernmental organization, are expected to adopt a position of "serious concern" regarding U.S. President Donald Trump's enactment of so-called reciprocal tariffs, Bloomberg reports, citing sources familiar with ongoing deliberations. Leaders of the BRICS countries are in Rio de Janeiro for the group's 17th summit which begins Sunday and is being hosted by Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Brazil currently holds the BRICS chair position and counts the United States as its second-biggest trading partner after China. Earlier in the week, Trump confirmed U.S. tariffs will begin July 9 when a 90-day pause is scheduled to end. The president has previously been at odds with the organization. After winning the election last year and before taking office, Trump said the group would "wave goodbye to America" if it created its own currency, adding he would also impose a 100% tariff in U.S. domestic markets if that scenario unfolded. In 2023, BRICS formally invited Saudi Arabia and Iran to join the organization. Iran became the group's latest member last year. Last month, BRICS issued a statement on the U.S. bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities, using the same "grave concern" language. The organization continues its recruiting attempts. Last month, Colombia announced it would become a member of the BRICS-backed New Development Bank as the country looks to distance itself from its reliance on Western financial markets. Copyright 2025 UPI News Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
