Musk’s Third Party? Tucker Carlson Sounds the Alarm

In a fiery and widely shared commentary, journalist Tucker Carlson has raised serious concerns over Elon Musk’s latest political ambitions. As the billionaire flirts with the idea of launching a new political party—tentatively dubbed the “American Party”—Carlson warns that this move could fracture the conservative movement, hand Congress to the Democrats, and play directly into the hands of globalist interests.

More than just a critique, Carlson’s remarks were a direct warning to conservatives: don’t fall for the illusion of “political innovation” coming from Silicon Valley billionaires. According to Carlson, this is not a new revolution—it’s a dangerous distraction.

"An Opportunistic Strategy Disguised as Renewal"
Carlson took specific aim at Musk’s use of ongoing controversies, including the Epstein cover-up, to position himself as a political savior. For Carlson, the way Musk is leveraging sensitive issues to build momentum for a third party is not just tone-deaf—it’s morally bankrupt.

“Elon Musk is out there using the cover-up—one in which Pam Bondi is clearly involved—to say, ‘Hey, we need a new political party.’ He’s using that, even the Epstein cover-up, which is true, to push the idea that ‘we need an American Party, and I will lead it.’”

Carlson went on to say that while he personally respects Pam Bondi, he was “ashamed as an American” to see what’s happening under the guise of justice.

The Danger of Billionaire Saviors
Carlson’s broader concern isn’t just Musk—it’s the repeated pattern of tech moguls and wealthy outsiders attempting to reinvent the wheel of American governance without understanding its principles. He cautioned that Washington consultants are always ready to exploit such figures.

“You and I, Tucker, have seen many rich guys come and go in Washington. Consultants spot you from miles away: ‘Sir, you’re fiscally conservative and socially liberal.’”

Carlson criticized what he sees as a cottage industry of bipartisan think tanks and political grifters who prey on the egos of billionaires, selling them false hope and expensive slide decks.

“The Bipartisan Policy Center and all those groups already have that market cornered. They’ve got plenty to sell you—ranked choice voting PowerPoints and more. Everyone’s about to get filthy rich.”

The Collapse of Authentic Conservatism
Beyond the consulting racket, Carlson sees Musk’s plan as a threat to the soul of conservatism itself. He warned that if the movement follows tech moguls rather than its constitutional principles, the right will lose its ability to lead.

The urgency is real. A third party now—especially one born out of a tech billionaire’s frustration—would likely split the Republican vote in critical races.

Tucker insists that reforming the GOP from within, holding lawmakers accountable, and returning to first principles is the only viable strategy. Pop-up parties don’t win wars. Institutions do.

A Win for the Left
Carlson left no ambiguity: a Musk-led party would deliver victory to Democrats, from the Senate to the White House. Not because it would offer compelling ideas—but because it would divide the opposition.

This isn't democracy, Carlson says—it’s naïveté wrapped in buzzwords.

“So I wish them all the best. They’re all about to get disgustingly rich.”

For Carlson, the endgame is clear: a new “American Party” would be less about national renewal and more about enriching political consultants and inflating egos.

Conclusion: Stand by Principles, Not Popularity
In times of confusion, Carlson urges conservatives to anchor themselves in what matters: truth, tradition, and the constitutional order. America doesn’t need another party. It needs a Republican Party that is bolder, braver, and unwavering in its defense of liberty, law, and sovereignty.

Musk may be a genius in tech, but freedom isn’t built with apps and algorithms. It’s preserved by statesmen, patriots, and voters who know where this country came from—and where it must go.