- Elon Musk launches the “America Party” to challenge what he calls a “one-party system.”
- He sharply criticized President Donald Trump over government spending and alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
- Musk pledged to target key House and Senate seats to gain legislative influence in 2026.
- Trump responded on Truth Social with warnings and threats against Musk’s businesses.
Driving the news
In a fiery announcement on Sunday, Elon Musk launched the “America Party”, declaring that the United States no longer functions as a real democracy. Musk made the declaration via X (formerly Twitter), writing:
The big picture
The announcement follows weeks of escalating tensions between Musk and President Donald J. Trump, who is currently serving his second term in the White House. Once an informal backer of Trump’s 2024 campaign, Musk has turned into one of his most vocal critics in 2025.
Musk had previously expressed dismay over Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill”—a massive economic package that added trillions to the national debt.
What Musk said during the bill debate
“If this insane spending bill passes, the America Party will be formed the next day. Our country needs an alternative to the Democrat-Republican uniparty so that the people actually have a VOICE.” — Elon Musk via X
The Epstein allegations and social media storm
Days after the bill passed, Musk escalated his criticism by referencing President Trump’s alleged connection to Jeffrey Epstein. In a viral post, Musk shared a video of Trump at a party with Epstein and added:
As of now, there is no public evidence confirming Trump is named in unsealed Epstein court documents. Still, Musk’s post further intensified the political fallout between the two men.
Trump fires back
President Trump responded aggressively on Truth Social and in media interviews, dismissing Musk’s accusations and questioning his loyalty.
He also warned of potential retaliation, hinting at government contract reviews for Musk’s companies, including SpaceX and Tesla:
Between the lines
Musk’s political pivot represents a wider fracture in the Republican coalition heading into the 2026 midterms. While Trump remains the party’s dominant figure, Musk’s immense online influence and business empire could sway independent and libertarian-leaning voters.
Musk’s America Party intends to target a small number of House and Senate races—just enough, he claims, to tip the balance on key legislation and force bipartisan accountability.
What to watch
- Will the America Party gain official ballot access in battleground states by 2026?
- Can Musk attract credible candidates, or will this be another third-party experiment?
- Will Trump escalate retaliation against Musk’s companies?
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