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Time of India
15 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
America Party launched: Elon Musk announces ‘The way we're going to crack....'
Elon Musk Elon Musk said that he is officially launching the America Party, ending the two-party system in the US. The Tesla CEO conducted a poll on July 4 - US Independence Day asking X (formerly Twitter) users whether America Party should be formed. 'Independence Day is the perfect time to ask if you want independence from the two-party (some would say uniparty) system! Should we create the America Party?,' he wrote in a Twitter post on July 4. Announcing the poll result in a post earlier today, Musk wrote: 'By a factor of 2 to 1, you want a new political party and you shall have it!'. Adding further, he said 'When it comes to bankrupting our country with waste & graft, we live in a one-party system, not a democracy. Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom.' Musk first floated the idea to form a political party if the Trump administration's 'One Big Beautiful Bill' gets passed by the congress. With the latest post, he has made it official that he is indeed forming a new political party. However, it remains unclear if the party has been registered with the US election authorities. The most recent Federal Election Commission (FEC) filings showed no indication of any registration so far. Also, the tech billionaire did not share any other details of his America Party. Elon Musk shares a roadmap of how he intends to break the 'uniparty system' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo In another post, Musk shared a roadmap of how he aims to crack the uniparty system. 'The way we're going to crack the uniparty system is by using a variant of how Epaminondas shattered the myth of Spartan invincibility at Leuctra: Extremely concentrated force at a precise location on the battlefield,' he wrote on X. Philips I9000 Review: AI-powered smart shaver with SkinIQ AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Business Recorder
15 hours ago
- Business
- Business Recorder
Musk announces forming of ‘America Party' in further break from Trump
WASHINGTON: The tattered bromance between Republican President Donald Trump and his main campaign financier Elon Musk took another fractious turn on Saturday when the space and automotive billionaire announced the formation of a new political party, saying Trump's 'big, beautiful' tax bill would bankrupt America. A day after asking his followers on his X platform whether a new U.S. political party should be created, Musk declared in a post on Saturday that 'Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom.' 'By a factor of 2 to 1, you want a new political party and you shall have it!' he wrote. The announcement from Musk comes after Trump signed his self-styled 'big, beautiful' tax-cut and spending bill into law on Friday, which Musk fiercely opposed. Musk, who became the word's richest man thanks to his Tesla car company and his SpaceX satellite firm, spent hundreds of millions on Trump's re-election and led the Department of Government Efficiency from the start of the president's second term aimed at slashing government spending. The two have since fallen out spectacularly over disagreements about the bill. Musk said previously that he would start a new political party and spend money to unseat lawmakers who supported the bill. Trump earlier this week threatened to cut off the billions of dollars in subsidies that Musk's companies receive from the federal government. Republicans have expressed concern that Musk's on-again, off-again feud with Trump could hurt their chances to protect their majority in the 2026 midterm congressional elections. Asked on X what was the one thing that made him go from loving Trump to attacking him, Musk said: 'Increasing the deficit from an already insane $2T under Biden to $2.5T. This will bankrupt the country.' He referenced the growth of Greece from subjugation to preeminence in the ancient world in another tweet, saying: 'The way we're going to crack the uniparty system is by using a variant of how Epaminondas shattered the myth of Spartan invincibility at Leuctra: Extremely concentrated force at a precise location on the battlefield.' There was no immediate comment from Trump or the White House on Musk's announcement. The feud with Trump, often described as one between the world's richest man and the world's most powerful, has led to several precipitous falls in Tesla's share price. Trump escalates feud with Musk The stock soared after Trump's November reelection and hit a high of more than $488 in December, before losing more than half of its value in April and closing last week out at $315.35. Despite Musk's deep pockets, breaking the Republican-Democratic duopoly will be a tall order, given that it has dominated American political life for more than 160 years, while Trump's approval ratings in polls in his second term have generally held firm above 40 percent, despite often divisive policies.
Yomiuri Shimbun
16 hours ago
- Business
- Yomiuri Shimbun
Musk Announces Forming of ‘America Party' in Further Break from Trump
WASHINGTON, July 5 (Reuters) – The tattered bromance between Republican President Donald Trump and his main campaign financier Elon Musk took another fractious turn on Saturday when the space and automotive billionaire announced the formation of a new political party, saying Trump's 'big, beautiful' tax bill would bankrupt America. A day after asking his followers on his X platform whether a new U.S. political party should be created, Musk declared in a post on Saturday that 'Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom.' 'By a factor of 2 to 1, you want a new political party and you shall have it!' he wrote. The announcement from Musk comes after Trump signed his self-styled 'big, beautiful' tax-cut and spending bill into law on Friday, which Musk fiercely opposed. Musk, who became the word's richest man thanks to his Tesla car company and his SpaceX satellite firm, spent hundreds of millions on Trump's re-election and led the Department of Government Efficiency from the start of the president's second term aimed at slashing government spending. The two have since fallen out spectacularly over disagreements about the bill. Musk said previously that he would start a new political party and spend money to unseat lawmakers who supported the bill. Trump earlier this week threatened to cut off the billions of dollars in subsidies that Musk's companies receive from the federal government. Republicans have expressed concern that Musk's on-again, off-again feud with Trump could hurt their chances to protect their majority in the 2026 midterm congressional elections. Asked on X what was the one thing that made him go from loving Trump to attacking him, Musk said: 'Increasing the deficit from an already insane $2T under Biden to $2.5T. This will bankrupt the country.' He referenced the growth of Greece from subjugation to preeminence in the ancient world in another tweet, saying: 'The way we're going to crack the uniparty system is by using a variant of how Epaminondas shattered the myth of Spartan invincibility at Leuctra: Extremely concentrated force at a precise location on the battlefield.' There was no immediate comment from Trump or the White House on Musk's announcement. The feud with Trump, often described as one between the world's richest man and the world's most powerful, has led to several precipitous falls in Tesla's share price. The stock soared after Trump's November reelection and hit a high of more than $488 in December, before losing more than half of its value in April and closing last week out at $315.35. Despite Musk's deep pockets, breaking the Republican-Democratic duopoly will be a tall order, given that it has dominated American political life for more than 160 years, while Trump's approval ratings in polls in his second term have generally held firm above 40 percent, despite often divisive policies.
Time of India
17 hours ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Elon Musk launches 'The America Party': Social media explodes and triggers digital firestorm
Elon Musk just dropped the bomb: he has launched a brand-new political outfit called the America Party. And this isn't just Musk being Musk. It's a full-on political pivot that signals some serious drama in the making. 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. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Why seniors are rushing to get this Internet box – here's why! Techno Mag Learn More Undo 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.
Hindustan Times
17 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Musk likens America Party to ‘Epaminondas' in Sparta scenario; reveals when his party will contest
Elon Musk, soon after launching his America Party on Saturday, announced that his party will contest in the 2026 mid-terms. The Tesla CEO further revealed the ideology behind his party's formation using the Epaminondas vs Spartans scenario. This comes amid the billionaire's feud with President Donald Trump over the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Elon Musk on Saturday announced that he has formed the America Party(AFP) 'The way we're going to crack the uniparty system is by using a variant of how Epaminondas shattered the myth of Spartan invincibility at Leuctra: Extremely concentrated force at a precise location on the battlefield,' Musk noted on X, platform formerly known as Twitter. An X user asked Musk when he plans to contest elections. 'Next year,' the tech billionaire responded. Read More: America Party launched: Is Musk running for president in 2028? Who's funding? Any other leaders? 'The future strategy should certainly evolve, but it is worth noting that Thebes did actually dominate Greece for a decade following Leuctra,' Elon Musk further stated. Epaminondas defeated Sparta by using an unorthodox oblique order tactic at Leuctra, concentrating forces to break the stronger Spartan right wing. In this case, Musk framed the Republican-Democrat uni-party as Sparta, a dominant but flawed system, and his party as Thebes, a smaller force aiming to disrupt the political establishment. The 54-year-old's plan likely avoids a broad national challenge, focusing on 6–8 House seats and 4 Senate seats in competitive 2026 midterms, particularly in swing districts, to influence Congress. When will Musk's America Party contest elections? Musk confirmed the American Party will begin contesting elections in the 2026 midterm cycle, targeting November 2026 for House and Senate races. 'We'll start small, contesting key seats in 2026 to flip the balance, not 2028,' he said. Earlier in the day, Musk announced that the America Party is formed. "By a factor of 2 to 1, you want a new political party and you shall have it!" he said in a post on X. "Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom." The announcement from Musk comes after President Donald Trump signed a tax-cut and spending bill into law on Friday, which the billionaire chief executive officer of Tesla fiercely opposed. Trump earlier this week threatened to cut off the billions of dollars in subsidies that Musk's companies receive from the federal government. Musk said previously that he would start a new political party and spend money to unseat lawmakers who supported the bill. (With inputs from Reuters)
