Elon Musk, the world’s wealthiest man, has officially launched the America Party, a new political entity aimed at disrupting what he labelled as America’s “uniparty” system. The announcement came on 6 July, just days after Musk’s Independence Day poll on X (formerly Twitter) revealed overwhelming support for forming a third party. Over 1.24 million users participated in the poll, with 65.4% endorsing the idea.
Musk’s posts swiftly went viral, garnering over 34 million views and hundreds of thousands of engagements. “Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom,” Musk declared on X, criticising both major parties for contributing to what he described as the “bankruptcy of our country” through wasteful spending and corruption.
He specifically targeted the Republican Party, calling it effectively a “uniparty” together with the Democrats, and shared an image depicting a two-headed snake to illustrate his point. Musk’s announcement coincided with the official filing of the America Party with the Federal Election Commission.
America Party Aims to Influence Key Seats in 2026 Midterms
Laying out a concrete strategy, Musk said the America Party’s first major test will be the 2026 US midterm elections. He revealed plans to contest two to three vulnerable Senate seats and eight to ten House districts. According to Musk, this would position the America Party as a decisive force capable of tipping the balance on contentious bills in Congress.
This bold move follows Musk’s dramatic fallout with President Donald Trump, which escalated in June when Musk criticised Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Musk, who previously led the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under Trump, lambasted the spending bill for ballooning the US deficit and undermining his cost-cutting efforts. Their feud quickly turned personal, with Musk branding Trump “ungrateful” and suggesting Trump owed his election win to Musk’s support.
In retaliation, Trump labelled Musk a “big-time drug addict” and threatened to deport the South African-born billionaire. The final blow came when Trump signed the controversial bill into law on 4 July — the same day Musk’s America Party poll was conducted.
Public Reactions: Split Republican Vote or Fresh Political Start?
Netizens were divided on Musk’s new party. Some cheered the move, praising Musk for standing up to both Republicans and Democrats, and voiced optimism about the America Party’s potential to reduce national debt and ease stifling regulations. Others, however, worried it could split the Republican vote and inadvertently hand victories to Democrats in the 2026 midterms.
A user commented, “This will only help Democrats win more seats,” while another added, “Finally, someone who wants real change instead of the same corrupt parties.”
The conversation also revived debates around Musk’s recent controversial statements, including his remarks about Singapore’s low birth rate, which stirred international headlines earlier this year.
Experts Warn of Potential Political Chaos
Political analysts caution that Musk’s America Party could profoundly reshape American politics. If it gains traction, it might siphon votes from both major parties, particularly the Republicans, and force a recalibration of electoral strategies heading into 2026. Under US election law, third parties have historically struggled to secure significant influence, but Musk’s vast resources and global profile could provide a unique advantage.
The America Party’s future now hinges on its ability to build grassroots support and present credible candidates. As the nation looks towards the 2026 elections, all eyes will be on whether Musk’s gambit will transform American politics or simply fracture the conservative base further.