Elon Musk launches 'The America Party': Social media explodes and triggers digital firestorm
Over the July 4 weekend, Musk rolled out an X poll asking, 'Do you want independence from the two-party (some would say uniparty) system?' Out of ~1.2 million votes, a whopping 65% yelled 'Yes!' That gave Musk the green light, and boom—'Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom.'
This wasn't just for show. A day earlier, President Trump had signed the blockbuster 'Big, Beautiful Bill'—a massive $3–4 trillion tax and spending package.
Musk flipped, calling it reckless and reckless 'waste & graft,' and warned that this could bankrupt America.
Musk isn't planning to run a full-frontal assault on Biden or Trump right away. Instead, he's talking about strategic hits—'laser-focus' on a few congressional seats, like 2‑3 Senate races and 8‑10 House districts. The idea? Be the swing vote in a divided Congress.
He even dropped history vibes, referencing Epaminondas at Leuctra: crush the dominant force with targeted precision.
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His plan? Hit key battlegrounds during the 2026 midterms.
Social media reactions
"This man could put an end to all of this… All he has to do is tell the truth about the election."
"Hey @elonmusk, the entire world will love you if you take down Trump. You do realize that."
"The tattered bromance between Donald Trump and his main campaign financier Elon Musk took another fractious turn when the billionaire announced the formation of a new political party."
Trump vs Musk: Round two?
Remember, Musk was a major Trump donor—hundreds of millions funneling into the 2024 campaign, plus co-leading Trump's DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) initiative. But now? Their bromance is toast.
Trump retaliated, threatening to yank subsidies from Musk's Tesla and SpaceX. And (as usual) Tesla's stock is a rollercoaster, swinging with every headline.
Launching a third party in the U.S. is like climbing Everest with flip‑flops. But let's be honest, this rollout feels part power move, part flex. Even if the America Party doesn't win seats, it could shake things up by pulling votes—or maybe just highlight Musk's vision for a 'freer' system.
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