Elon Musk Launches the "America Party"
Elon Musk has officially launched a new political organization called the America Party, aiming to challenge the dominance of both Democrats and Republicans. The announcement followed a public fallout with Donald Trump over a sweeping economic package Musk opposed, which he claimed would burden the U.S. with unsustainable debt.
The idea gained momentum after Musk ran a poll on X (formerly Twitter) on July 4, where a majority supported forming a new party. He has since filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission under the name "America Party (AMEP)."
Instead of building a nationwide infrastructure, Musk plans to strategically focus on just a handful of closely contested races—targeting 2–3 Senate seats and 8–10 House districts—to maximize impact and possibly shift the balance of power in Congress.
The party’s core agenda emphasizes:
Fiscal responsibility
Free markets and deregulation
Skilled immigration
Support for future-forward industries (AI, EVs, space)
Initial public interest is significant, with nearly 40% of voters saying they would consider supporting the new party. Public figures like Mark Cuban and Anthony Scaramucci have expressed openness to the idea.
Still, critics—including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent—have questioned Musk’s political viability, citing ballot access challenges and concerns that the initiative could distract from his business ventures.
While it faces serious structural hurdles, Musk’s visibility and resources give the America Party a unique advantage among third-party efforts. Even if it doesn’t succeed nationally, it could become a disruptive force in key congressional races by 2026.