Elon Musk launches America Party after clash with Trump

Published on: 05/07/2025 - 23:57 GMT+2

Elon Musk has announced the creation of a new political party in the United States, just weeks after a public fallout with President Donald Trump. The tech billionaire revealed on his social media platform X that he is forming the America Party, which he claims will "give you back your freedom." The party aims to challenge the traditional two-party system dominated by Republicans and Democrats.

Key Points:

• Announcement Timing: Musk's announcement comes a day after Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a sweeping tax-cut and spending bill that Musk has vehemently opposed.
• Party Goals: The America Party seeks to address what Musk calls a "one-party system" that "bankrupts our country with waste & graft."
• Public Support: Musk polled his followers on July 4, with a 2-to-1 majority favoring the creation of a new political party.

Background:

Musk initially supported Trump's re-election bid, both publicly and financially, and held a high-profile role in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). However, he left the position in May, citing the end of his "scheduled time" as a special government employee. Trump praised Musk at the time, calling him "one of the greatest business leaders and innovators the world has ever produced."

The Breaking Point:

The relationship soured after the House of Representatives passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which Trump signed into law on Friday. Musk criticized the bill as a "massive, outrageous, pork-filled Congressional spending bill" and warned it would increase the "already gigantic budget deficit" and burden Americans with "crushingly unsustainable debt."

Trump's Response:

Earlier this week, Trump threatened to cut federal subsidies to Musk's companies and even hinted at considering deportation. This escalation underscores the deepening rift between the two figures.

What’s Next:

Musk plans to launch the America Party "next year," though it remains unclear if the party has been formally registered with election authorities. The move signals a potential shake-up in the U.S. political landscape, as Musk seeks to disrupt the status quo.

"When it comes to bankrupting our country with waste & graft, we live in a one-party system, not a democracy," Musk wrote on X.