#MuskAmericaParty Elon Musk's America Party is a new political movement aimed at breaking the decades-long dominance of the Democratic and Republican parties in the US. Here's what we know so far¹:

- *Launch*: Musk announced the party's formation on July 5, 2025, after a poll on his social media platform, X, showed 65% of users in favor of a new party.

- *Platform*: The party's ideology seems to lean towards fiscal conservatism, deficit reduction, and potentially blending libertarian-leaning economics with pro-tech and pro-immigration policies.

- *Strategy*: Musk plans to target key congressional races in 2026, focusing on 2-3 Senate seats and 8-10 House districts, to create a small but influential voting bloc.

- *Challenges*: The party faces hurdles like ballot access, with each state having its own rules, and potential legal warfare from established parties.

- *Leadership*: Musk himself can't run for president due to his birthplace (South Africa), so the party's leadership structure is still unclear.

The America Party's launch has sparked mixed reactions, with some seeing it as a potential disruptor in US politics and others viewing it as a billionaire's vanity project. Musk's break with former ally Donald Trump, whom he once supported financially, has also drawn attention to the party's formation.²