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The ideological splits within the Republican Party are another sign of a rapidly shifting political landscape. Elon Musk’s apparent distancing from the GOP—evidenced by him changing his phone number and public disagreements—raises questions about future alliances. Musk’s hints at forming a third-party movement threaten to fracture traditional conservatism, especially as tech giants and influential billionaires sway the party’s direction on deregulation and innovation policies.