Elon Musk Launches ‘America Party’ After Fallout with Trump, Promises to Challenge U.S. Political ‘Uniparty’
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has officially entered the American political arena with the launch of a new political outfit — the America Party. Announced via his social media platform X on Saturday, the move follows a dramatic fallout with former U.S. President Donald Trump and signals Musk’s ambition to disrupt what he calls a “corrupt and wasteful” two-party system.
“Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom,” Musk wrote in a widely shared post, positioning the party as a bold alternative to what he described as a “uniparty” establishment. Musk’s announcement comes amid growing public dissatisfaction with both the Republican and Democratic parties, which he claims have become indistinguishable when it comes to enabling government waste and corruption.
The announcement was sparked by a poll Musk posted during the July 4th Independence Day celebrations. He asked users on X: “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?” The results were decisive — 65.4% of over a million respondents voted “Yes,” while 34.6% voted “No.” Musk cited the strong public backing as the final push for creating a third political force.
In a subsequent post, Musk explained his political strategy with a historical reference, comparing his planned approach to that of ancient Greek general Epaminondas, who used “extremely concentrated force at a precise location on the battlefield” to break the Spartan military dominance at Leuctra. Musk suggested a similarly targeted method would be used to challenge entrenched political powers in the U.S.
Musk’s political ambitions have been the subject of speculation for months, particularly after a public falling-out with Trump over economic policy. Once seen as a close ally of the Trump administration, Musk had headed the now-defunct Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), where he led controversial efforts to slash federal spending and reduce government staffing. However, tensions escalated after the passage of Trump’s sweeping tax and spending legislation — dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill” — which Musk criticized for potentially adding $3.3 trillion to the national debt over the next decade.
Following his exit from DOGE and his advisory role, Musk became increasingly vocal about his disillusionment with both major parties. “When it comes to bankrupting our country with waste and graft, we live in a one-party system, not a democracy,” he wrote on X.
Musk had previously hinted at launching a third party, comparing the idea to his other high-risk ventures like Tesla and SpaceX. “Low probability of success, but if successful, it will completely change the game,” he responded to a user post earlier this year.
The America Party aims to bring political reform, with Musk promising to promote transparency, fiscal responsibility, and what he calls a return to “common-sense governance.” However, critics argue that launching a third party in the U.S. remains a monumental task, given structural and institutional barriers.
Still, Musk’s political entry — backed by his wealth, influence, and a massive social media following — may prove disruptive in an election cycle already marked by polarization and voter frustration. Whether the America Party gains real traction or not, Musk has once again positioned himself at the center of national attention, this time not as a tech innovator, but as a political insurgent.
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