Tech mogul and political agitator Elon Musk has formally unveiled a new political party in the United States, known as the America Party, in a bold move aimed at disrupting what he described as the nation’s entrenched “one-party system.”
Musk who previously supported President Donald Trump and was among the highest political donors during the 2024 election cycle, made the announcement on Saturday via his social media platform, X (formerly Twitter).
“When it comes to bankrupting our country with waste and graft, we live in a one-party system, not a democracy,” Musk declared. “Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom.”
This latest political manoeuvre follows a public and acrimonious split with Trump, fuelled by disputes over domestic spending and fiscal discipline. Musk, who once served as head of the now-defunct Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under Trump, became a vocal critic of the administration’s expansive spending plans—most notably the sweeping One Big Beautiful Bill, which added an estimated $3.4 trillion to the national deficit over ten years.
Describing the legislation as “debt slavery,” Musk has vowed to challenge lawmakers from both major parties who supported it, promising to “do everything in [his] power” to unseat them in upcoming primaries.
A New Political Force?
The creation of the America Party marks Musk’s most significant foray into electoral politics. Citing a poll conducted on US Independence Day, Musk claimed overwhelming support for an alternative to the traditional two-party system. “By a factor of 2 to 1, you want a new political party and you shall have it!” he wrote.
The poll garnered over 1.2 million responses, underscoring a growing appetite among certain voter blocs for political disruption. In a symbolic gesture, Musk shared a meme of a two-headed snake captioned “End the Uniparty,” reflecting his belief that Democrats and Republicans are two sides of the same failing coin.
While the long-term viability of the America Party remains uncertain, Musk has proposed a targeted electoral strategy, focusing on 2–3 Senate seats and 8–10 House districts in the 2026 midterm elections to exert legislative influence.
Musk vs. Trump
The feud between the two former allies has escalated in recent weeks, culminating in President Trump suggesting Musk could be deported—despite the billionaire holding US citizenship since 2002.
“We’ll have to take a look,” Trump said when asked about Musk’s residency status and his companies’ eligibility for federal funding.
Musk, undeterred, has stated that the America Party aims to hold elected officials accountable for broken fiscal promises. “They will lose their primary next year if it is the last thing I do on this Earth,” he posted, referring to lawmakers who backed Trump’s spending agenda.
Political Risk and Historical Echoes
Political analysts are divided over the potential impact of Musk’s venture. While some view the America Party as a disruptive force, others caution it could splinter conservative votes in future elections—echoing Ross Perot’s independent presidential bid in 1992, which many believe cost George H. W. Bush re-election and handed victory to Democrat Bill Clinton.
One user on X warned Musk directly: “You are pulling a Ross Perot, and I don’t like it.”
Still, in a volatile political landscape where anti-establishment sentiment runs high, Musk’s gamble may yet find traction—particularly among voters disillusioned with Washington’s status quo.
As America looks ahead to the 2026 midterms and the 2028 presidential race, the emergence of a Musk-led political machine presents an unorthodox but potent wildcard in the nation’s evolving democratic narrative.
