#MuskAmericaParty Elon Musk has launched the "America Party," a new political party aimed at promoting responsible fiscal policy and cutting wasteful government spending. The party's core focus aligns with Musk's criticism of both Democrats and Republicans, whom he believes are contributing to the country's financial woes.

*Key Points About the America Party:*

- *Mission*: Fight government waste and restore freedom

- *Strategy*: Target a small number of winnable races, focusing on 2-3 Senate seats and 8-10 House districts to become a decisive swing vote

- *Policy Positions*: Emphasize responsible fiscal policy and reducing government spending

Musk's decision to start this party comes after he¹:

- *Polled his followers*: Ran a poll on his X account to gauge interest in a third party, with results showing a 2:1 favorability towards creating a new party

- *Fell out with Trump*: Disagreed with President Trump and the GOP over the "One Big Beautiful Bill," which Musk believed added to the deficit and funded wasteful programs

The path forward for the America Party will be challenging, given the historical difficulties faced by third parties in the US political landscape.