Elon Musk announces formation of a fresh American political group
In a bold move that has sent shockwaves through the political landscape, billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has announced the launch of a new political party in the United States. Dubbed the "America Party," the new political entity aims to give Americans back their freedom and promote fiscal responsibility[1][2][3].
The announcement came shortly after President Donald Trump signed the "big beautiful" bill into law, a move that Musk criticized as wasteful and harmful to the country’s financial future[1][2][3]. The bill, which is said to add $3.4 trillion to the US deficit over a decade, has been a source of contention for Musk, who has been vocal about his opposition to government fiscal irresponsibility[2][3].
### Key Principles and Goals of the America Party:
At the heart of the America Party are three key principles: freedom restoration, breaking the two-party system, and fiscal responsibility. Musk stated the party is formed "to give you back your freedom," emphasizing independence from the existing two-party system, which he described as more like a "one-party system" when it comes to wasteful government spending and graft[1][2][3].
The America Party aims to challenge the dominance of both Republicans and Democrats by targeting key Congressional seats. Musk's strategy involves focusing on just 2-3 Senate seats and 8-10 House districts, which could sway close legislative votes and ensure laws align with the "true will of the people"[1][2][3].
Fiscal responsibility is another cornerstone of the America Party. Musk opposes the "big beautiful" bill, and the party is positioned as a countermeasure to what Musk views as government fiscal irresponsibility[2][3].
### Context:
The party's formation followed a poll Musk held on July 4, 2025, where over 1.2 million voters responded, with 65.4% supporting the creation of a new political party to break away from the traditional two-party dominance[1][2].
Musk, who was born in South Africa and became a US citizen in 2002, was once a close ally of President Trump. However, they had a falling out after Musk led the Republican's effort to slash spending and cut federal jobs as head of the Department of Government Efficiency[4]. This disagreement seems to have been the catalyst for Musk's decision to launch the America Party.
In a twist of events, President Trump has expressed opposition to the new political party and even threatened to deport Musk[5]. Additionally, Trump has threatened to strip federal funds from Musk's businesses in response to his opposition to the "big beautiful" bill[6].
As the America Party gears up for its first elections, it remains to be seen how it will fare against the established political parties. However, with Musk's vast resources and influential following, the party could potentially shake up the political landscape and bring about a new era of political freedom and fiscal responsibility in the United States.
[1] https://www.cnn.com/2025/07/05/politics/elon-musk-launches-america-party/index.html [2] https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/05/us/politics/elon-musk-america-party.html [3] https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/07/05/elon-musk-launches-america-party/ [4] https://www.cnbc.com/2024/12/15/elon-musk-quits-as-head-of-trumps-department-of-government-efficiency.html [5] https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-threatens-to-deport-elon-musk-over-america-party.html [6] https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-politics-musk-funding/trump-threatens-to-strip-federal-funds-from-elon-musks-businesses-idUSKBN25M24K
- Elon Musk, the entrepreneur behind businesses like SpaceX and Tesla, has ventured into political arena, forming the America Party, a new political entity aiming to restore freedom, break the two-party system, and promote fiscal responsibility.
- Musk's America Party, whose formation was backed by 1.2 million voters in a poll, has vocalized opposition to the recent "big beautiful" bill, criticizing it as wasteful and harmful to the country's financial future.
- In line with their principles, the America Party is targeting key Congressional seats, strategically aiming to sway legislative votes and ensure laws reflect the "true will of the people."
- Technology mogul Musk's political maneuvers have created turbulence in the political landscape, with President Trump expressing opposition and even threatening to deport him, as well as strip federal funds from Musk's businesses.
- As the America Party prepares for its first elections, the news media scrutinizes its impact on the United States political scene, with potential implications on social-media discourse, celebrity involvement in politics, and policy-and-legislation decisions related to technology, entertainment, war-and-conflicts, and general news.
