Elon Musk Calls for New Political Party in the US
Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has recently suggested the creation of a new political party in the United States, named The America Party. This announcement comes amid a growing public dispute between Musk and former President Donald Trump.
Poll Results Favor New Party
Musk conducted a poll on his social media platform, X, asking users whether it was time to establish a political party that represents the majority of Americans who fall in the middle of the political spectrum. The poll revealed that over 80% of respondents supported the idea.
“The people have spoken. A new political party is needed in America to represent the 80% in the middle! And exactly 80% of people agree. This is fate.”
— Elon Musk on X
Context of the Musk-Trump Feud
The proposal follows a public stint of tension between Musk and Donald Trump. Musk had earlier claimed credit for Trump's 2024 election victory, stating that without his support, Trump would have lost. In response, Trump criticized Musk's companies such as Tesla and SpaceX, suggesting that the government could save billions by terminating subsidies and contracts awarded to them.
The conflict intensified after Musk criticized a large government spending bill for favoring oil and gas industries while reducing support for clean energy and electric vehicle initiatives, impacting his business ventures directly.
Implications of a New Political Movement
The idea of a new political party aims to address what Musk describes as the political desires of the 80% of Americans who identify as centrists, potentially disrupting the traditional two-party system.
Further developments will indicate whether this movement gains traction or remains a symbolic gesture amid the current political discourse.
