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Bloomberg
13-07-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Sorry, Elon. There's Already a Third Party and It's Called MAGA
Musk wants to start a new political party. President Trump realized it was easier to take over an existing party and mold it to his image. Save Elon Musk just can't seem to make up his mind. Either he has 'done enough' when it comes to political spending and will focus on his businesses or he will spend more money to start a new political party to take on the 'uniparty.'
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
What to know about Elon Musk's ‘America Party'
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has set out on the unlikely task of forming his own political party, which he has dubbed the 'America Party,' amid his frayed relationship with President Trump and the GOP. 'When it comes to bankrupting our country with waste & graft, we live in a one-party system, not a democracy,' Musk wrote Saturday on the social platform X, which he owns. 'Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom.' '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 added, referring to the historic Greek military leader known for precision tactics. Musk, 54, has been a vocal critic of the massive GOP tax and spending overhaul that Trump signed into law Friday. The measure created an initial splinter between Trump and his former White House aide, but their rift has since grown into a public back-and-forth about the future of American politics. The South African-born wealthiest man in the world can't become U.S. president himself under the Constitution, but he has displayed a willingness to put his financial heft behind his political views. He was one of the largest backers of Trump's successful 2024 reelection campaign, pouring millions into the effort and ultimately parlaying that into a starring role as head of the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which was tasked with rooting out waste, fraud and abuse in federal spending. Musk has vowed to back primary candidates who challenge Republicans who supported Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' over his objections to its raising the federal debt limit. Musk hasn't provided a formal outline of his policy platform for the new party, but he has offered clues in social media posts since announcing its launch. He notably reposted a gold-certified X account for Tesla owners in Silicon Valley that outlined a possible platform. That post listed reducing federal debt; using artificial intelligence to modernize the military; advancing 'pro tech' policies; decreasing regulations on energy; promoting 'free speech' and 'pro natalist' objectives; and applying 'centrist policies everywhere else.' 'The America Party is needed to fight the Republican/Democrat Uniparty,' Musk wrote over several social media posts and reposts backing his idea. 'The America Party is the solution.' 'When & where should we hold the inaugural American Party congress?' he asked his online followers on Sunday. In one post discussing how Musk could be successful while others have failed to generate third-party enthusiasm, the Tesla founder wrote: 'Not hard tbh,' using the acronym for 'to be honest.' The president has publicly dismissed his former ally's push to disrupt the two-party system in American politics. In a post on his own web platform, Truth Social, Trump wrote that he was 'saddened to watch Elon Musk go completely 'off the rails,' essentially becoming a TRAIN WRECK over the past five weeks' and argued a third party can't be successful. 'He even wants to start a Third Political Party, despite the fact that they have never succeeded in the United States — The System seems not designed for them,' Trump wrote. 'The one thing Third Parties are good for is the creation of Complete and Total DISRUPTION & CHAOS, and we have enough of that with the Radical Left Democrats, who have lost their confidence and their minds!' 'Republicans, on the other hand, are a smooth running 'machine,' that just passed the biggest Bill of its kind in the History of our Country,' he added, referencing his 'big, beautiful bill.' Trump accused Musk of lashing out because of cuts to electric vehicle (EV) subsidies that benefited Tesla and because the Trump administration rejected his pick to lead NASA, which could have been a boon to the Musk-led SpaceX. Parties outside of the mainstream, modern-day Democratic Party and Republican Party have had limited success in the U.S. and have struggled to gain a foothold. A Pew poll last year found that 49 percent of registered voters are Democrats or lean toward the Democratic Party, and a nearly identical share — 48 percent — are Republicans or lean toward the Republican Party. According to research from Ballotpedia, more than 50 political parties existed in the U.S. as of January. Most notably among them, the Libertarian Party, Green Party and Reform Party have fielded high-profile candidates in recent elections, and the Democratic Socialists of America have gained momentum with boosts from progressive leaders such as Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.). But third-party candidates often face the stigma of being a spoiler in a largely two-party system. Texas billionaire Ross Perot, who died in 2019, ran as the Reform Party candidate for president in 1992, coming in third with nearly 19 percent of the vote. Republicans blamed his candidacy for former President Clinton's victory that year over former President George H.W. Bush. Environmentalist Ralph Nader, the two-time presidential nominee of the Green Party, won more than 2 million votes in the 2000 presidential election, coming in third behind former President George W. Bush and his Democratic rival in that contest, former Vice President Al Gore. Democrats blamed Nader for Gore's loss. Activist Jill Stein, who carried the Green Party banner in the 2016 presidential race, was often blamed for Hillary Clinton's loss to Trump. Trump, himself, briefly ran as a third-party presidential candidate in 2000, quitting after testing a few Reform Party primaries. He again mulled an independent run in 2012, before emerging as the leader of the GOP four years later. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Russia Today
07-07-2025
- Politics
- Russia Today
Musk outlines strategy to break up two-party US system
Elon Musk has signaled that his new political initiative will focus on disrupting the two-party system in Congress, declaring that the 'America Party' aims to challenge the dominance of both Republicans and Democrats ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The remarks follow the tech billionaire's announcement over the weekend that he is moving forward with plans to launch a new political party. Musk has positioned the America Party as an alternative to what he called the 'Republican/Democrat Uniparty,' accusing both major factions of mismanaging the country's finances and stifling voter choice. 'Backing a candidate for president is not out of the question, but the focus for the next 12 months is on the House and the Senate,' Musk wrote on X on Sunday, outlining his short-term priority to target the US midterm elections in November 2026, when 33 of the 100 Senate seats and all 435 House seats will be up for grabs. '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 previously stated in another post. Musk also doubled down on his criticism of President Donald Trump's fiscal policy, questioning the value of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a temporary agency Trump appointed him to lead. 'What the heck was the point of @DOGE if he's just going to increase the debt by $5 trillion??' Musk wrote. In a post on Truth Social earlier on Sunday, Trump criticized Musk for what he described as erratic behavior in recent weeks, calling the entrepreneur a 'train wreck' and accusing him of promoting 'disruption and chaos' that undermines the stability of the American political system. 'I am saddened to watch Elon Musk go completely 'off the rails,' essentially becoming a TRAIN WRECK over the past five weeks,' Trump wrote. 'He even wants to start a Third Political Party, despite the fact that they have never succeeded in the United States – the system seems not designed for them.'Musk, who supported Trump during his return to the White House last year, stepped down from his role in DOGE last month after clashing with the administration over a sweeping tax and spending package known as the 'Big Beautiful Bill.' The legislation, signed into law on July 4, includes trillions of dollars in new expenditures, cuts to social programs, and a sharp increase to the federal debt ceiling.
Gizmodo
06-07-2025
- Politics
- Gizmodo
Elon Musk Is Selling His Political Party Like a Tesla
Less than 24 hours after launching his political party, Elon Musk is already playing hype man for the movement he claims will disrupt America's broken political system. The richest man in the world took to X (formerly Twitter), the platform he owns, early Saturday morning to promote and to articulate the need for The American Party, his newly announced third party aimed at breaking what he calls the 'uniparty' stranglehold of Democrats and Republicans. The move has drawn sharp criticism from supporters of President Donald Trump and the core of the Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement. As of now, Trump has not responded. 'The people want change,' Musk wrote in response to a user who referenced Ross Perot's 1992 presidential run, which despite ending early, still earned nearly 19% of the vote. 'If you keep voting out of fear, we will keep seeing the result of that. Our government won't change if we don't change our thinking,' the user said. The people want change — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 6, 2025That's the sentiment Musk is banking on. He's now channeling that energy into his own populist rebellion, but with a billionaire's budget and a full social media machine behind it. Musk's posts made clear he's still fuming over what he sees as fiscal irresponsibility from both parties, but especially from President Donald Trump and the Republicans. That betrayal, he says, is what finally pushed him to walk away. 'The Republican Party has a clean sweep of the executive, legislative and judicial branches and STILL had the nerve to massively increase the size of government,' Musk posted, referencing Trump's recently signed 'One Big Beautiful Bill,' a sprawling budget and tax plan projected to balloon the national deficit. 'Expanding the national debt by a record FIVE TRILLION DOLLARS,' Musk added. The Republican Party has a clean sweep of the executive, legislative and judicial branches and STILL had the nerve to massively increase the size of government, expanding the national debt by a record FIVE TRILLION DOLLARS … — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 6, 2025When asked directly what triggered his break from Trump, Musk didn't mince words: 'Increasing the deficit from an already insane $2T under Biden to $2.5T. This will bankrupt the country.' Increasing the deficit from an already insane $2T under Biden to $2.5T. This will bankrupt the country. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 5, 2025This marks a stunning reversal for Musk, who donated close to $290 million to support Trump's re-election campaign and served as head of the controversial Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. Once a star player in the MAGA orbit, Musk now positions himself as its biggest defector. Though most of the backlash to The American Party has come from MAGA loyalists, Musk says his movement isn't just for disaffected Republicans. Responding to a user who suggested that the party could 'soak up a lot of the existing Dem base that feels politically homeless / hate extremism,' Musk replied with a simple: '💯'. 💯 — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 6, 2025He's pitching the party as a safe haven for political moderates who've grown frustrated with both the far-right and the far-left. And he's doing it with all the energy of a product launch. In true Musk fashion, he didn't stop at political philosophy. He started planning the party's first big event. 'When and where should we hold the inaugural American Party congress?' he asked his 222 million followers. 'This will be super fun!' When & where should we hold the inaugural American Party congress? This will be super fun! — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 6, 2025His chatbot Grok, developed by his AI company xAI, suggested Austin, Texas—Musk's adopted hometown—as the ideal location. Musk responded, 'Good suggestion,' all but confirming that Austin may host the kickoff rally. Good suggestion — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 6, 2025Several pro-Musk accounts spread news that The American Party will run candidates in the 2026 midterms. While Musk hasn't confirmed names or races, he has hinted that the focus will be surgical: just a handful of high-impact congressional and Senate contests, enough to sway legislation and send a message. It's unclear who will carry The American Party's banner, or whether it will make any real impact on a deeply entrenched political system. But what is clear is this: Elon Musk has the platform, the followers, and the money—$361 billion, according to the latest Bloomberg Billionaires Index—to make noise. Whether it's political theater or the beginning of a real movement, Musk is once again putting himself at the center of America's biggest cultural flashpoints.
Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Elon Musk Creates His Own Political Party to Take Down Trump — and Gives It a MAGA-Friendly Name
Elon Musk is starting his own political party in response to Congress passing Trump's domestic policy bill Musk announced the news on Saturday, July 5, writing on X: "Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom" Musk, a former adviser to Trump, left his position in the administration after disagreeing with the president on the "Big, Beautiful Bill," Trump's spending planElon Musk is starting his own political party. On Saturday, July 5, the Tesla founder and former adviser to President Donald Trump announced on X that he has formed the America Party. The announcement came one day after Musk, 54, posted a poll on the platform with the message, "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?" The poll — which garnered more than 1.2 million votes — resulted in 65.4% of respondents voting "yes." He followed up with another X post on Saturday announcing the launch of the America party. "By a factor of 2 to 1, you want a new political party and you shall have it!" he wrote. "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." Also on Saturday, Musk reshared a meme featuring an image of a two-headed snake with the caption, "End the Uniparty." In response, Musk wrote simply, "Yes." On Monday, June 30, Musk vowed that if the Republican-controlled Congress passed Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill" — which the Tesla CEO has repeatedly slammed — he would form and fund the "America Party" in an effort to oust GOP lawmakers. 'If this insane spending bill passes, the America Party will be formed the next day,' he wrote in a post on X. 'Our country needs an alternative to the Democrat-Republican uniparty so that the people actually have a VOICE.' Musk previously floated the idea of forming a third party earlier in the month. On June 5, the billionaire posted a poll on X, posing the question, "Is it time to create a new political party in America that actually represents the 80% in the middle?" Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. As one of the most powerful advisers to Trump at the start of his term, Musk was tasked with leading the controversial Department of Government Efficiency, which dramatically slimmed the federal workforce and shuttered government agencies. Musk's once bro-ey relationship with Trump blew up in flames almost immediately after Musk left the administration on May 30, as the tech billionaire slammed the legislation as a reversal of his efforts to slash government spending. The two men then began hurling insults at each other via social media on June 5, and have had a soured relationship since then. Read the original article on People
