Elon Musk Unveils 'America Party' to Shake Up US Politics

Elon Musk is officially entering the political arena—not as a candidate, but as a disruptor. The billionaire entrepreneur and owner of X (formerly Twitter) has launched a brand-new political entity, the America Party, vowing to shake up what he calls a broken system dominated by waste, corruption, and complacency.

In a post on his platform X, Musk framed the move as a direct response to growing public dissatisfaction with both major U.S. parties. Referencing a poll he posted on Friday, Musk wrote on Saturday:

“By a factor of 2 to 1, you want a new political party and you shall have it!”

Musk then followed up with a fiery critique of the U.S. political system, stating:

“When it comes to bankrupting our country with waste and graft, we live in a one-party system, not a democracy. Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom.”

The announcement has sparked swift reactions across political circles and social media, with supporters praising the move as “long overdue” and critics calling it a stunt lacking real policy substance.

From Trump Ally to Political Rebel

Musk’s political evolution has been rapid and headline-grabbing. Once seen as a close ally of President Donald Trump, Musk contributed to Trump’s 2024 re-election campaign and even served as chair of a federal commission on government spending reform.

But in May, the bromance took a turn. Disagreements over fiscal transparency and budget management led to rising tensions. By the end of the month, Musk had resigned as Trump’s special advisor, stepping down after just 130 days. His departure was seen as a significant fracture in their political alignment.

Can Musk Run for Office? Not Exactly.

Despite launching a party, Musk isn’t eyeing the Oval Office himself. Born in South Africa, Musk is constitutionally barred from running for U.S. president, as only natural-born citizens are eligible.

That hasn’t stopped him from becoming a polarizing political force. His commentary on government efficiency, AI regulation, and free speech has garnered massive attention—and now, with a party behind his name, his influence could grow even stronger.

Whether the America Party gains real traction remains to be seen. But one thing is certain: Elon Musk isn’t content just building rockets—he’s aiming to launch a political movement.

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