#MuskAmericaParty On July 5, 2025, Elon Musk announced via X that the America Party has been officially formed to “give you back your freedom” and offer an alternative to the two-party system .
His approach is strategic: focus on a small number of pivotal seats—2–3 Senate and 8–10 House districts where razor-thin margins exist, aiming to influence critical legislation .
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🎯 Motives & Messaging
Musk’s decision follows public clash with Donald Trump over the “Big Beautiful Bill” (BBB), a massive tax‑cut and spending package. He argues it adds trillions to the debt and amounts to “debt slavery” .
He conducted a poll on X over July 4 asking users whether they wanted independence from the two-party system. About 65% supported the idea, prompting him to proceed .
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💥 Reaction & Skepticism
Donald Trump retaliated harshly, calling Musk “off the rails,” and hinted at punitive measures such as eliminating EV incentives or even deportation .
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent publicly criticized the move, saying Musk lacks broad popularity and should focus on his companies .