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Musk backs critique of parties; Khosla calls for centrist party

Musk backs critique of parties; Khosla calls for centrist party
Elon Musk endorses post criticising Democrats, Republicans; Vinod Khosla calls for new ‘Centrist Party’ · financialexpress.com

A man named Gad Saad wrote a message online saying both of America's big political groups are hurting the country.

A very famous inventor and businessman named Elon Musk read it and said he agreed.

Another business person named Vinod Khosla said this shows America needs a brand-new political party.

He wants a party right in the middle, not too far to one side or the other.

He thinks the economy should grow, but everyone should get a fair share of that success.

He wants rich and powerful people to have fewer special advantages.

He also wants help for people who cannot take care of themselves, like elderly, disabled, and sick people.

This is happening at a hard time for President Donald Trump, whose approval numbers have gone down.

Many people are worried about rising prices for food, fuel, and other things.

The country has important elections in November, and voters' feelings about the president may affect how they vote.

Key facts

Date of exchange
August 8-9, 2026
Platform
X
Views on Saad's post
Over 7 million
Musk's response
Reposted with reply 'True'
Trump approval rating
High 30s, among the lowest of his second term
Trump disapproval rating
High 50s to around 60%
Upcoming elections
November midterm elections
Khosla's role
Founder of Khosla Ventures; early investor in OpenAI

Quotes

Vinod Khosla

Founder of Khosla Ventures and early investor in OpenAI

“Democrats, via their lunatic positions, are destroying the United States. Republicans, via their apathy to stop these positions, are destroying the United States. If real American heroes do not step up and save the republic, it will be lost forever. Many people will not connect the dots until it is way too late.”
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“Agree we need a party in the middle: not fringe MAGA and not fringe socialist left. Someone rational please step up. We need a growth economy with capitalism and fairness and fewer perks for the rich and powerful. Also need economy to help those who can’t help themselves like elderly, handicapped, sick”
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