Musk announces creation of ‘America Party’ to counter political elite

By Al Mayadeen English
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6 Jul 2025 00:04
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Elon Musk announces the formation of the America Party, aiming to challenge what he calls a corrupt one-party system in the US following tensions with President Trump.

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Elon Musk attends a news conference with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday, May 30, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has announced the formation of a new political party in the United States, naming it the "America Party." The declaration follows rising tensions between Musk and US President Donald Trump.

Musk made the announcement Saturday on his social media platform X, formerly Twitter, stating:

“By a factor of 2 to 1, you want a new political party and you shall have it. When it comes to bankrupting our country with waste & graft, we live in a one-party system, not a democracy. Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom.”

By a factor of 2 to 1, you want a new political party and you shall have it!

When it comes to bankrupting our country with waste & graft, we live in a one-party system, not a democracy.

Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom. https://t.co/9K8AD04QQN
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 5, 2025

The Tesla and SpaceX CEO has increasingly voiced dissatisfaction with both Democratic and Republican leadership, accusing Washington elites of fostering corruption, government overreach, and fiscal irresponsibility. His latest move signals a deeper plunge into the political arena amid speculation about his potential ambitions beyond business.

No further details were given about the party’s leadership, structure, or future electoral plans. However, the announcement immediately sparked widespread attention on social media and in political circles.

The new 'America Party'

Musk had reignited debate over the US political system on Friday by proposing the formation of a third political force, the "America Party", in a pointed challenge to what he described as the nation's dysfunctional two-party (or "uniparty") establishment. Posting on X during Independence Day, Musk framed the moment as an opportunity to reimagine American democracy, launching a poll in which nearly 150,000 users participated. As of early afternoon, 63.8% said they supported the initiative.

"Independence Day is the perfect time to ask if you want independence from the two-party (some would say uniparty) system! Should we create the America Party?" Musk wrote.

Independence Day is the perfect time to ask if you want independence from the two-party (some would say uniparty) system!

Should we create the America Party?
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 4, 2025

He outlined a tactical plan for the new party to gain immediate influence by targeting a small number of strategically significant congressional races. "One way to execute on this would be to laser-focus on just 2 or 3 Senate seats and 8 to 10 House districts. Given the razor-thin legislative margins, that would be enough to serve as the deciding vote on contentious laws, ensuring that they serve the true will of the people," Musk explained.