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Don't be fooled by Musk's "centrism"

Centrism has become everybody’s version of “common sense” rather than a position with a clearly defined set of beliefs.

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David Waywell
Jul 09, 2025
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Elon Musk (via Alamy/ 3BEE68K)

Say what you like about Elon Musk – and there’s a lot to say – but at least he’s staying true to a few core beliefs.

This past week, Musk announced he’s launching a new political party, the “America Party”, which he claims will be the one to finally address America’s debt. “When it comes to bankrupting our country with waste & graft,” he wrote on X, “we live in a one-party system, not a democracy. Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom.”

Sounds good. But he has his work cut out. So much so that one begins to wonder if there’s just one Elon Musk out there.

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