President Donald Trump says he's not worried about the political ramifications of Elon Musk's new political party.

If you've ever wondered why Elon Musk and Donald Trump seemed to have such a close (even familial) bond once upon a time, we might finally have an answer.

GOP lawmakers fear that Musk-backed third-party candidates could act as spoilers in tight races, siphoning conservative votes and benefiting Democrats in critical contests. According to The Hill, Republican strategists note that third-party candidates have previously swung outcomes in both presidential and Senate elections.