America Party by Elon Musk

Elon Musk

Elon Musk Launches “America Party” Amid Feud with Trump:

July 6, 2025 – Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has announced the formation of a new political party called the America Party, aiming to challenge the entrenched two‑party system in the United States. The announcement followed public outcry over President Donald Trump’s recently passed spending package, dubbed the “Big Beautiful Bill” or “One Big Beautiful Bill.” Musk criticized the legislation as fiscally reckless, and his announcement marks a significant shift in his political stance boston.com.

A Poll-Inspired Break with Two-Party Politics

Musk turned to his social‑media platform X to conduct a large-scale poll, asking users whether they wanted independence from the current Democratic-Republican “uniparty.” Over 1.2 million participants responded, with about 65% backing the creation of a new party bild.de+10people.com+10cbsnews.com+10. In his announcement, he declared:

“By a factor of 2 to 1, you want a new political party, and you shall have it! Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom.” e24.no+14wsj.com+14indiatimes.com+14

America Party by Elon Musk

 

What the America Party Stands For

Early statements suggest the party will promote deficit reduction, deregulation, free trade, fiscal conservatism, and an openness to high‑skilled immigration en.wikipedia.org. Musk’s messaging frames the party as a centrist movement for the “80% in the middle,” targeting Americans who feel unrepresented by the extreme wings of the two main parties boston.com+5people.com+5theweek.in+5.

A Targeted Electoral Strategy

Rather than fielding candidates nationwide, Musk proposes a surgical approach: contesting just 2–3 Senate seats and 8–10 House districts in the 2026 midterm elections. His goal: to position the America Party as a swing vote in a closely divided Congress en.wikipedia.org+3theweek.in+3swarajyamag.com+3.

Trump’s Response and Political Fallout

Musk’s announcement intensifies his already bitter public feud with Trump, which escalated after Musk condemned the new spending bill as “debt slavery” and a “disgusting abomination” people.com+3businessinsider.com+3vanityfair.com+3. Trump retaliated by threatening to cut federal support to Musk’s businesses and even hinted at reviewing Musk’s U.S. citizenship, escalating tensions between the two hindustantimes.com+4swarajyamag.com+4indiatimes.com+4.

The Road Ahead: Challenges and Opportunities

Experts note that third-party formation in the U.S. is arduous. With 50 different state ballot-access laws, high signature thresholds, and potential legal challenges, even a billionaire with Musk’s resources faces immense hurdles cbsnews.com. CBS News quotes veteran election attorney Brett Kappel:

“The state laws in all of the states are biased towards the two major political parties… it can be done if you have endless amounts of money, but it's a multi-year project.” cbsnews.com

Still, Musk may leverage his $350 billion net worth, a war chest already proven in the $300 million he donated to America PAC during the 2024 elections wsj.com.

Final Takeaway

Whether the America Party can grow beyond a high-profile launch into a lasting political force remains uncertain. Ballot access and voter trust are serious obstacles. However, Musk’s strategy to carve out influence through selective races and his ability to marshal large-scale funding signal that his ambitions are more than just performative. As the United States approaches the 2026 midterms, political observers will be watching closely to see if a highly funded third party can tip the balance.