"When the richest man in the world wants to pick a fight with the most powerful man in the world, you know, it's not hard to see where the money's going to go"

When the richest man in the world wants to pick a fight with the most powerful man in the world, you know, it's not hard to see where the money's going to go," said political analyst Joe in an interview on Skey News, Australia.

In response to ongoing national conversation sparked by Elon Musk’s recent announcement of his “America Party,” veteran political analyst Joe offered commentary on the implications for the U.S. political landscape during an interview earlier this week.

“The idea of launching a third party because one feels excluded from Washington or has had a falling out with former allies strikes me as politically naïve,” Joe stated. “Elon Musk is a visionary—a generational genius with a profound impact on technology and business—but navigating the emotional terrain of American politics is an entirely different arena.”

Referencing the market's reaction following Musk’s announcement, Joe pointed out that Tesla’s stock experienced a sharp 7% drop, compounded by a report of a 14% decrease in second-quarter vehicle deliveries.

“This feels less like a political movement and more like a very public divorce,” Joe added. “Third parties have historically failed to gain traction in the U.S.—the system simply isn’t designed for them. It’s hard to view this latest development as anything but disruptive.”

He also emphasized the contrast in thinking between Elon Musk and Donald Trump.

“Musk is focused on the long game—Mars colonization, electric mobility, the debt ceiling decades from now. Trump, on the other hand, is thinking short-term. These are two men driven by radically different timelines and philosophies.”

Joe concluded his remarks with both caution and respect:

“There’s no doubt that Musk has changed the world. But politics is not just about logic—it’s about feelings, coalitions, and human unpredictability. That’s a dimension even the sharpest mind can struggle to calibrate.”

In lighter commentary, Joe ended the discussion with a nod to July 4th traditions and cultural quirks—highlighting competitive eater Joey Chestnut’s triumph in the Coney Island Hot Dog Eating Contest.

“Even in a divided America, we can still marvel at someone downing 70.5 hot dogs in 10 minutes,” he quipped.