Musk announces forming of 'America Party' in further break from Trump
UNITED STATES, JUL 08 – Elon Musk aims to disrupt US politics by targeting key congressional seats and backing crucial votes to challenge the entrenched two-party dominance, with 65% public support in a recent poll.
- Elon Musk announced forming a new political entity called the America Party in early July 2025, marking a break from President Trump.
- Musk launched the America Party amid his feud with Trump, who called the plan ridiculous, while DeSantis warned it could help Democrats.
- Musk uses the party to promote reform and fiscal conservatism, criticizing the recent $3-5 trillion tax bill as financially ruinous.
- A Pew Research poll shows 73% of Republican voters view Musk positively, and Musk’s posts have reached 132 million views on X.
- The America Party could impact the 2026 midterm elections by drawing GOP voters, though dynamics remain uncertain given the entrenched two-party system.
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