The suspense has finally unfolded. Elon Musk, the innovative mind behind Tesla and SpaceX, officially announced the creation of a new political party on July 5, 2025. His objective? To disrupt the entrenched dominance of the Republican and Democratic parties.
“Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom,” the audacious entrepreneur declared on X (formerly Twitter) at 3:46 PM ET.
By a factor of 2 to 1, you want a new political party and you shall have it!
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. https://t.co/9K8AD04QQN
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 5, 2025
The establishment of the “America Party” has turned heads nationwide, particularly in light of Musk’s previous substantial support for Donald Trump during the 2024 presidential election. Musk reportedly allocated nearly $290 million (approximately €273 million) to aid Trump’s quest for the presidency, thereby gaining a unique platform in American politics for a tech entrepreneur. Trump’s administration even assigned Musk a tailor-made federal department— the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE.
However, DOGE soon faced backlash, criticized as a representation of the very ineptitude it intended to combat. Its controversial actions, including the shuttering of federal agencies and severe budget cuts to essential services, led to protests and a significant drop in Tesla’s stock price. As a result, Tesla experienced a 13.5% decrease in global deliveries in the second quarter of 2025, hurting Musk’s reputation among progressives and liberals who felt alienated by his political leanings. Under mounting financial pressure, Musk stepped back from his governmental role by the end of May.
Almost immediately following his departure from the Trump administration, tensions escalated between the two. On June 5, Musk took to social media to voice his discontent regarding Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” pledging to dismantle Republican officials who backed it.
On June 30, Musk finalized his plans for the political party he had previously teased, garnering over 3 million views on his announcement post within just an hour. The reaction on X was distinctly polarized. Many traditional supporters of the GOP expressed disappointment, fearing that Musk’s newfound political venture would fracture the conservative base, enabling Democrats to secure victories in upcoming elections.
Wouldn’t it have been wiser for him to seize control of the GOP with more “America First” candidates? One user posed this question, echoing the sentiments of many.
Why not just try and take over the GOP with more America First candidates?
— Joey Mannarino (@JoeyMannarinoUS) July 5, 2025
Roger Stone, a veteran ally of Trump, shared his views: while he praised Musk’s commitment to free speech and accountability in government spending, he preferred reforms within the GOP rather than the formation of a new party that might dilute conservative votes.
I have huge respect for @elonmusk and everything he has done for free speech and to ferret out waste fraud and corruption in federal spending, but I would rather see him pursue his efforts at electoral reform within the Republican Party primaries rather than having a new party…
— Roger Stone (@RogerJStoneJr) July 5, 2025
Another user questioned the validity of Musk’s decision, suggesting that a poll of just over a million people does not adequately represent the American populace’s views. They pointed out concerns that Democrats might support the new party, causing a split that disadvantages Republicans.
So a little over a million people across the entire world take your poll and you’re convinced this is what Americans want?
And you do understand Democrats (who now despise you) would vote yes, knowing that you’ll end up splitting the Republican party.
Don’t do this.
— EllyKayUSA (@EllyKayUSA) July 5, 2025
Furthermore, some users argued that Musk’s third-party move could backfire, handing power to Democrats for decades. “You need to rethink this one,” urged another, echoing concern for the future political landscape.
@elonmusk you need to rethink this one. All you can hope to accomplish is to hand power over to democrats for decades with a successful 3rd party.
— @CharlesleeTX1911 (@Charles07788205) July 5, 2025
As dissent brewed, some users outright questioned Musk’s integrity, highlighting his swift break from Trump, suggesting betrayal of friendships for political pursuits.
Has anyone thought about the fact that Elon Musk turned his back on someone he called a friend because things weren’t going his way?
This is the kind of person you want to get behind?
— Fist Punch Skull (@FistPunchSkull) July 5, 2025
Mixed opinions continued to surface. Some boldly stated, “This will fracture the right and split the vote. I’m against this, and so should you,” cautioning against the potential consequences of Musk’s actions.
This will fracture the right and split the vote. I am against this, and so should you.
— Michael Entropy — x/acc (@TimeInvarianceX) July 5, 2025
One concerned user warned, “I hope you know what you’re doing, Elon, because if you don’t, you’re about to hand over the Democrats to Congress, and then we’ll be completely out of options.”
I hope you know what you’re doing Elon, because if you don’t, you’re about to hand the Democrats Congress, and then we will be completely out of options.
— Walter Curt (@WCdispatch_) July 5, 2025
In contrast, many fans of Musk reacted with enthusiasm. “You do throw a decent party ,” joked a tech investor and friend of Musk, reflecting this bittersweet moment for some.
You do throw a decent party
— @jason (@Jason) July 5, 2025
Other supporters cheered, “Good split the GOP vote,” while another enthusiastically declared the Republican Party’s demise.
Good split the GOP vote
— Alex Cole (@acnewsitics) July 5, 2025
Prominent political scientist Ian Bremmer succinctly stated, “The people have spoken,” while other users expressed confidence in Musk’s judgment, hoping for a favorable outcome based on his track record of intuition.
the people have spoken
— ian bremmer (@ianbremmer) July 5, 2025
Musk maintains that both the Republican and Democratic parties misrepresent substantial sections of the American populace. He seems optimistic that the current political landscape is primed for a fresh movement. Notably, a Gallup study from 2024 indicated that 43% of Americans identify as independents, compared to a mere 28% identifying as Republicans and another 28% as Democrats.
With an estimated net worth of $361 billion (approximately €339 billion) as of July 4, Musk certainly has the financial means to pursue his ambitious political objective.
Correction: A previous version of this article inaccurately claimed Musk spent $290 billion to support Trump’s return to the presidency; he actually spent $290 million.
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