In a dramatic twist to the U.S. political landscape, Elon Musk has announced the formation of a new political party, the America Party, following a bitter fallout with President Donald Trump over his controversial tax and spending legislation – the ‘Big Beautiful Bill‘.
Musk, once a key ally of Trump and head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), broke ranks after the passage of the so-called ‘Big Beautiful Bill‘, which Musk labelled a “disgusting abomination” that would balloon the national debt by trillions.
On U.S. Independence Day, Musk polled his followers on X, asking whether a new party should be formed. With a 2-to-1 majority voting ‘yes’, Musk declared, ‘Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom’.
The party aims to challenge the entrenched two-party system by targeting a handful of swing Senate and House seats, potentially becoming a decisive force in future legislation.
Musk has pledged to support primary challengers against Republicans who backed the bill, accusing them of betraying fiscal responsibility.
Trump, clearly irked, dismissed Musk’s move as ‘ridiculous’, reportedly stating, ‘It’s always been a two-party system… third parties have never worked’.
He added on Truth Social, ‘Elon Musk has gone completely off the rails… becoming a train wreck over the past five weeks’.
The feud has escalated rapidly, with Trump threatening to revoke federal subsidies for Musk’s companies and even suggesting deportation, despite Musk’s U.S. citizenship.
While Musk’s America Party faces steep legal and logistical hurdles, his immense wealth and online influence could make it a disruptive force.
Whether it gains traction or fizzles out remains to be seen but it’s clear the ‘love’ between Musk and Trump is officially over.
