Elon Musk is writing a new chapter in US politics with the launch of his “America Party,” a political entity designed to strategically influence Congress. The billionaire’s plan involves focusing on a handful of attainable House and Senate seats, aiming to become the decisive vote on major issues and ensure laws “serve the true will of the people” amid narrow legislative margins.
The official announcement of the “America Party” on Saturday came after a powerful endorsement from an X poll Musk conducted on Independence Day. The poll revealed significant public desire for a new political option, a sentiment Musk echoed in his criticism of the existing two-party system, which he often refers to as a “uniparty.”
This political venture follows a period of escalating tension between Musk and President Donald Trump. Despite having financially backed Trump’s 2024 campaign and served in his administration, Musk’s strong opposition to a recent $3.3 trillion spending bill, which he viewed as fiscally irresponsible, served as a primary catalyst for forming his own party.
The narrow passage of that spending bill, with only a few votes separating success from failure, reinforces Musk’s belief in the efficacy of his targeted approach. By gaining a small number of strategically vital seats, the “America Party” aims to exert disproportionate influence and potentially reshape the American political landscape.
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