Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur and former Trump administration official, reportedly announced the launch of a new political organization—dubbed the “America Party”—in a series of posts Saturday night on X, the platform he owns.
The move follows a growing rift between Musk and President Donald Trump over a recent federal spending package Musk has condemned as reckless.
“This is not a democracy when both parties work together to bankrupt the country,” Musk wrote. “You want a new party—and now you have it.”
He cited results from an informal X poll he posted on July 4th, in which roughly two-thirds of over one million respondents supported the formation of a third party.
The announcement comes on the heels of Musk’s blistering criticism of Trump’s so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill,” a sweeping spending package that Musk argues would add trillions to the national debt.
Calling the legislation “pork-filled” and “fiscally catastrophic,” Musk accused both parties of colluding to entrench corruption and bloat.
Trump, in turn, lashed out, threatening to cut off government contracts and subsidies to Musk’s companies, including Tesla and SpaceX.
He also publicly raised the idea of reviving immigration scrutiny into Musk’s U.S. residency and citizenship, a threat dismissed by Musk allies as bluster.
In outlining his political plans, Musk said the America Party would aim to support candidates in targeted congressional races to become “the deciding vote” on key legislation.
Though scant on policy specifics, Musk described the party as pro-technology, anti-debt, and focused on “restoring common sense.”
Early signs suggest the party may attract interest from political independents and disaffected conservatives.
Public figures such as Mark Cuban and Anthony Scaramucci have expressed openness to Musk’s efforts, signaling the potential for high-profile allies and early fundraising momentum.
Still, political observers remain skeptical of Musk’s electoral ambitions.
The American political system is notoriously hostile to third parties, with stringent ballot access rules, debate exclusions, and a first-past-the-post structure that discourages splinter movements.
Yet Musk’s unmatched wealth, cultural reach, and digital megaphone give his venture a visibility few third-party efforts have enjoyed.
Whether the America Party evolves into a disruptive force or becomes another fleeting political experiment will likely hinge on Musk’s ability to translate attention into infrastructure—and outrage into votes.
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