Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticized Elon Musk 's new political party, saying the world's wealthiest man wasn't a popular part of the Trump administration. Asked about Musk's move, Bessent told CNN's Dana Bash that the ideas behind the administration's Department of Government Efficiency effort, also known as DOGE, were "very popular."

President Donald Trump or vice president JD Vance did not officially comment on Elon Musk launching his new party the 'America Party'. But the administration's first reaction is here as treasury secretary Scott Bessent commented on Musk's new political ambition.