Washington (National Times): Billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk has officially launched a new political party in the United States, the America Party, claiming it is a response to what he called the country’s “one-party system” and mounting government overreach.
The announcement, made via a post on Musk’s social media platform X, marks a dramatic new chapter in American politics, especially given Musk’s former status as one of Donald Trump’s most prominent political donors during the 2024 election cycle.
Fallout with Trump Sparks New Political Movement
Musk’s decision to break ranks with Trump comes after a bitter public feud. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO previously led the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) — a Trump-appointed role — where he advocated for deep federal budget cuts and downsizing of government.
However, tensions exploded over Trump’s signature domestic spending plan, the “One Big Beautiful Bill”, which Musk lambasted as fiscally irresponsible and predicted would balloon the national debt by more than $3.4 trillion over the next decade.
“When it comes to bankrupting our country with waste & graft, we live in a one-party system, not a democracy,” Musk wrote Saturday. “Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom.”
Poll-Backed Launch, Memes, and a Mission
Musk accompanied his announcement with a poll conducted on Independence Day, asking users if they wanted “independence from the two-party (or uni party) system.” The poll garnered over 1.2 million responses, with twice as many voters favoring a new party.
He followed it with a meme showing a two-headed snake labeled “End the Uniparty”, reflecting his discontent with both Democrats and Republicans.
Musk has not yet revealed if he plans to run for public office himself, but he laid out a “laser-focused” strategy to influence Congress by targeting a handful of vulnerable Senate and House seats in the upcoming 2026 midterm elections.
“One way to execute on this would be to laser-focus on just 2 or 3 Senate seats and 8 to 10 House districts,” Musk wrote on X.
Tensions Escalate: Deportation Threats and Economic Retaliation
The fallout between Musk and Trump intensified after Musk openly condemned Republican lawmakers who supported the massive spending bill, accusing them of betrayal and “debt slavery.” In response, President Trump reportedly threatened to strip federal contracts from Musk’s companies and even hinted at revoking his U.S. citizenship.
“We’ll have to take a look,” Trump said when asked whether he would consider deporting Musk, who was born in South Africa and became a U.S. citizen in 2002.
Historical Parallels and Mixed Reactions
Musk’s move has drawn mixed reactions across the political spectrum. Some praised the effort as a long-overdue shake-up of the entrenched political system, while others raised concerns about vote splitting, likening Musk’s efforts to Ross Perot’s 1992 presidential campaign, which many believe helped hand Bill Clinton the White House.
“You are pulling a Ross Perot, and I don’t like it,” one user commented on Musk’s post.
Despite the controversy, Musk appears undeterred, claiming he is fighting for fiscal responsibility, individual liberty, and political accountability — values he believes are absent in current governance.
As the 2026 midterms loom, all eyes will be on whether Musk’s America Party gains traction — or simply reshuffles the political cards in a deeply polarized nation.
