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News Topical, Digital Desk : The thing is that Elon Musk did not suddenly announce the US party. He first took stock of the situation. On July 4, he posted a poll on X and wrote, "Do you want freedom from the two-party (some people would say one-party) system?"
More than 12 lakh people responded to this post. With a two-thirds majority, they said 'yes'. After this Musk replied, you want a new political party and you will get it! He reiterated his point and said, today the America Party has been formed to give you your freedom back.
Musk also shared a meme
He also shared a meme of a two-headed snake. Along with it, he wrote, "End the one-party system." Many of Musk's supporters wondered if he was doing this so he could run for president? The answer is no, not legally.
The US Constitution is clear. Article 2, Section 1 says only a natural-born citizen can run for president. Musk was born in South Africa. He has clearly stated, "I cannot be president because of my African birth".
However, he did not seem sad about this at all. When he was in favor of Trump in 2024, he said in a rally that I do not really want to be the President. I want to make rockets and cars. Still, he hinted at taking a hand in running the government. He had then said- I hope we will elect Trump and then I will work hard on the Department of Government Efficiency.
Musk did not suddenly become Trump's opponent
Musk did not suddenly go from being an ally of Trump to an opponent. When Trump introduced the Big Beautiful Bill, Musk was critical of it. This bill Musk hated. It eliminated the popular $7,500 tax credit for electric vehicles.
This could reduce consumer demand for EVs in the US. This will obviously have a direct impact on Tesla's pocket. Musk threatened Congress on X-If this crazy bill is passed, America will become a party the next day. True to his word, he made a move to make the party happen as soon as Trump signs the bill.
Who else is in America's Party?
At the moment, the official list of US party leaders begins and ends with Musk. But the gossip continues. Some point to Congressman Thomas Massie, who voted against the Big Beautiful bill.
Forward Party co-founder Andrew Yang has said they are open to working together, given their mutual hatred of the status quo. Trump ally Lara Loomer claims Tucker Carlson and Thomas Massie are all potential candidates. Ron DeSantis' name has also been floated, but there is no evidence he is interested.
Old opponents of the two-party system
Musk's opposition to the two-party system is not new. He has long pushed the idea of a rival force. The America Party is his latest bet that he can transform American politics the same way he transformed the car and space industries.
Whether this is a genuine effort for change or just a very vigorous protest, only time and the spending of a few billion dollars will tell.
How real is Musk's threat?
When it comes to funding, Musk has enough money to run this project on his own. Forbes estimates his wealth at $405 billion. He has already spent a lot on Trump's election campaign. Now this money can go towards the US party.
Experts say Musk would realistically be able to fund a third party in the US. However, it is not yet clear whether he will go ahead with his plan or whether his party will have any significant impact on the US elections.
Trend towards third force
"Musk believes that 80 percent of Americans are unhappy with both major parties and don't feel represented," said Natasha Lindstedt, a professor at the University of Essex's government department.
While this number does not reflect the broader American public, it does point to a trend in voters.
According to a 2024 Gallup poll, 43 percent of Americans identify as independent, 28 percent identify as Republican and 28 percent identify as Democrat. In other words, more Americans identify as independent than as Democrat or Republican.
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