Trump says Musk has gone 'off the rails' after Tesla CEO announces new political party

Group 1 - Elon Musk has formed a new political party called the "American Party" to challenge the existing Republican and Democratic parties, which he claims will restore freedom to the people [1][2] - U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Musk's decision, labeling it as "ridiculous" and suggesting that it would lead to confusion in the political landscape [3] - The relationship between Musk and Trump has soured due to disagreements over a spending bill, which has affected their previous collaboration [2] Group 2 - Musk's announcement of the American Party follows a significant fallout over spending policies, which included Musk's previous financial support for Trump's re-election campaign [2] - Trump expressed concerns about Musk's advocacy for an "Electric Vehicle Mandate," arguing that it would impose undue pressure on consumers to purchase electric vehicles [3] - The tax and spending cut bill signed by Trump on July 4 eliminated tax credits for electric vehicle buyers, indicating a shift in policy that may impact the electric vehicle market [3]