Elon Musk Launches ‘America Party’ to “Restore Your Freedom”

Elon Musk, once a key supporter of U.S. President Donald Trump, has announced the launch of a new political entity — the America Party — aimed at disrupting what he calls a "one-party system" dominating American politics.

The tech billionaire and world's richest man made the declaration on X (formerly Twitter), the social media platform he owns, stating, "Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom." Musk criticized both major U.S. parties for enabling unchecked government spending and corruption, claiming that Americans are trapped in a system lacking real choice.

This political move follows a dramatic fallout between Musk and Trump. Once aligned in their push for economic reform, Musk broke ranks over Trump’s massive domestic spending program, warning it would balloon national debt. As former head of the self-created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Musk had advocated for slashing federal bureaucracy and reducing waste — a mission he felt was betrayed by Trump’s fiscal policies.

Musk now vows to oppose any lawmaker who supported the controversial spending package, promising to "do everything in [his] power" to challenge them politically.

Referencing a poll he conducted on Independence Day, Musk highlighted that a majority of respondents supported the idea of moving away from the entrenched two-party system. He argued that true political independence is needed, branding the current structure a "uniparty" and claiming it’s stifling American democracy.

With the creation of the America Party, Musk positions himself as a disruptive force not just in tech and business — but now also on the American political stage.