Elon Musk Snubs Trump, Launches New Party

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has launched a new political party, the America Party, aiming to disrupt U.S. politics.

He announced the party on Saturday, July 5, 2025, via his personal X account, calling it a response to overwhelming public demand.

Musk described the America Party as a voice for the “80% in the middle” abandoned by both Democrats and Republicans.

He said the party would promote common sense, not political consultants or traditional partisan agendas.

The announcement followed a bitter clash with Donald Trump over a $3.3 trillion spending bill Musk publicly opposed.

That bill, dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” slashed EV tax credits and increased national debt, Musk claimed.

Musk’s criticism of the bill intensified after leading government spending cuts as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

A poll Musk conducted on X showed 65.4% of 1.25 million respondents favored a new political party.

Based on the results, Musk confirmed the America Party would compete in upcoming Senate and House races.

He said the party will target two to three Senate seats and eight to ten House districts in 2026.

Musk claimed the goal is to sway close legislative votes and reduce wasteful government spending.

The party’s website went live shortly after the announcement, gaining over 19,000 followers within hours.

The homepage brands the party as “built on common sense, not consultants” — echoing Musk’s anti-establishment tone.

However, Musk has not revealed any party leaders, detailed policies, or filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission.

The America Party remains vague on its official platform, beyond promises of reform and fiscal responsibility.

Political experts say Musk faces steep challenges in breaking the two-party stranglehold on U.S. elections.

They point to state-level ballot laws and a history of failed third-party efforts like Ross Perot’s Reform Party.

Some Republicans worry the America Party could divide the right-wing vote and boost Democratic chances.

Florida Rep. Jimmy Patronis dismissed the party, calling it a temporary outburst from Musk’s feud with Trump.

“Elon Musk is a disruptor, yes. But this feels more like a feud than a foundation,” Patronis told reporters.

Musk’s presidential ambitions are legally blocked, as he was born in South Africa and cannot run.

Polls also show 55% of Americans view Musk unfavorably, posing a branding challenge for the new movement.

Still, the launch has attracted interest from political outsiders, including former presidential hopeful Andrew Yang.

Yang offered to collaborate, citing similarities between the America Party and his Forward Party movement.

As of Sunday, Musk had not responded to Yang’s public invitation to join forces.

Observers say the party’s fate depends on Musk’s commitment, funding, and ability to mobilize disaffected voters.

Despite the odds, Musk’s name recognition and resources give the America Party an undeniable media advantage.

Whether this new party reshapes U.S. politics or fades like others before it remains uncertain.

But Musk’s entry into party politics ensures the 2026 midterms will be anything but ordinary.

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