Elon Musk founds controversial America Party – What does that mean for us?

Elon Musk founds controversial America Party – What does that mean for us?

A new wind is blowing in the American political landscape: Elon Musk has announced the founding of his own party, which is called the “America Party”. The news was released via Musk's short messaging service X on July 5, 2025 and follows an exciting vote on July 4 in which over 1.2 million users cast their votes. Almost 65 percent were in favor of founding this new political movement. Musk is disappointed with the current political system, which he describes as a one-party system and thus puts his finger on the sore points of the established parties. This is reported by rosenheim24.de.

The reason for his decision could not be more direct: the founding comes amidst the controversies surrounding the controversial budget and tax law signed by Donald Trump under the name “One Big Beautiful Bill”. This represents massive budget cuts, particularly in the areas of climate protection and clean energy. Musk has already spoken clearly, sharply criticizing the current two-party system while emphasizing that many Americans want a more moderate party that is not comparable to the existing Republicans and Democrats, as he explains in a report by Gizmodo.

Political ambitions and challenges

Musk has often been questioned for his political stance and has previously considered starting his own party. Since May 2022, he has expressed his dissatisfaction with both major parties. The current foundation would be a step into often unpredictable waters. Historically, third parties in the US have had a hard time. Prominent examples like Ross Perot made sporadic waves, but often specialized in influencing discussions and agendas without celebrating true electoral successes. Experts point out that for Musk, the path to establishing a new party is filled with challenges because it requires not only financial resources, but also broad support among the population and a solid organizational structure. These difficulties are particularly acute in states with high requirements for registering new parties, such as Texas, which requires 81,000 supporters.

In addition, the conflict with Donald Trump could not be overlooked: Musk's criticism of Trump was sharply worded, and the former president has already responded by threatening to cut off government support for Musk's company. An NBC News article points out that a Quinnipiac University poll shows that 59 percent of political independents have a negative view of Musk.

The Future of the America Party

Despite the odds, Musk has significant media presence and financial resources that could help him establish the America Party. Interestingly, there is a growing number of registered independents and increasing interest in third parties, suggesting a potential shift within the American political system. A 2024 Gallup study shows that 43 percent of Americans identify as independents, while only 28 percent identify as Republicans and 28 percent identify as Democrats. A new political movement could take this trend into account.

Whether Musk will ultimately take an active leadership role in the America Party or operate more in the background remains to be seen. However, in the political arena, he could be a voice for many who do not identify with either the Republican or Democratic parties. In this way, the America Party could offer an answer to the wants and needs of an increasingly dissatisfied electorate.