Elon Musk has announced the creation of a new political party, saying the traditional system is no longer serving the country.
In a post on X, the platform he owns, Musk unveiled what he’s calling the “America Party,” describing it as an answer to what he claims is a rigged and out-of-touch political class. Musk said the party would challenge the current system, which he believes has lost touch with ordinary Americans.
This announcement followed a July 4 poll Musk posted to X, in which he asked users whether they favored “independence” from what he labeled the “two-party (some would say uniparty) system.” The post quickly gained traction.
More than 1.2 million people responded, and 65.4% voted in favor of breaking away.
“By a factor of 2 to 1, you want a new political party and you shall have it,” Musk posted Saturday. “When it comes to bankrupting our country with waste & graft, we live in a one-party system, not a democracy. Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom.”
Musk’s announcement coincided with President Donald Trump’s signing of the sweeping “big, beautiful bill” on Friday at the White House.
That legislation, totaling $3.3 trillion, includes major tax reductions, funding for infrastructure, and economic relief. Critics from the right and libertarian circles have blasted it as reckless spending. Although Musk didn’t mention the bill in his announcement, the timing hinted at a possible clash brewing between the tech mogul and the president. Musk has long cautioned that out-of-control spending by both major parties puts the country’s economic future at risk.
According to Musk, the America Party will initially focus on a handful of congressional seats, aiming to form a small coalition capable of tipping the balance of power. His objective is to prevent both Republicans and Democrats from pushing what he sees as harmful agendas.
In response, some conservative voices warned that a new party could unintentionally hand power to the left by dividing right-leaning voters.
“Your third party will disproportionately take votes from the right vs the left and give the left an easier path to power,” conservative commentator Shawn Farash posted.
Joey Mannarino, another right-wing figure, advised Musk to focus his efforts on transforming the Republican Party from within.
Skeptics also noted that the online poll Musk conducted was informal and open to non-Americans, making it susceptible to bots and manipulation.
Historically, the American political landscape has made it extremely difficult for third-party movements to succeed due to structural hurdles like the Electoral College, single-winner districts, and restrictive ballot requirements. Even the most promising independent runs tend to fizzle after one election cycle.
Among the most notable attempts in recent decades was Ross Perot’s 1992 campaign.
He captured nearly 19% of the national vote as an independent but failed to secure any Electoral College votes. It was the most successful third-party bid since Teddy Roosevelt’s Bull Moose run in 1912, which challenged his former ally, William Howard Taft.
Other contenders like Ralph Nader of the Green Party and Libertarian Gary Johnson also entered the race in past years, but none came close to winning the presidency.
{Matzav.com}