Elon Musk's America Party: Awaiting Developments After a Month of Silence
Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur behind Tesla and SpaceX, has halted plans for the "America Party," a third-party political movement he launched in July 2025. The decision comes less than three months after the party's inception, as Musk shifts his focus back to his businesses [1][3].
The America Party was born in response to growing dissatisfaction with government spending and perceived waste, with Musk criticizing President Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill" legislation [1][4]. However, the party faced skepticism due to the historical insignificance of similarly named "American" parties in U.S. history [2].
Musk's political involvement took a turn after a public falling-out with Trump, particularly over subsidy rollbacks affecting Tesla and Musk's harsh public criticism of Trump's spending bill and other policies [1][3][4]. Political allies and observers, including JD Vance, a leading figure in the MAGA movement, urged Musk to realign with the Republican Party, viewing his third-party attempt as strategically unwise and unlikely to succeed [4].
Polls in mid-2025 suggested significant public interest, with around 40% of Americans expressing support for a potential third party led by Musk [4]. Yet, recent polling indicates that while many Americans are open to the idea of a third party, they are skeptical of a Musk-founded party [5].
The process of starting a political party involves filing paperwork with the Federal Election Commission and gathering signatures to get on the ballot across states. However, Musk has not taken significant steps to form the America Party, and the party has not yet taken significant steps to form, such as filing paperwork or finding candidates to run for office [6].
Mark Cuban, head of the Democratic Party, considers Musk's plans for a new party to be serious [7]. Despite the pause, a revival of the America Party ahead of the 2026 midterms remains a possibility according to Musk's allies [1][4].
Musk's commitment to the America Party remains uncertain, as it is unclear if it will be one of his passions. His sleeping habits, however, suggest he may be hands-on, as he has been known to go "founder mode" and sleep in his office for projects he's passionate about [8].
A YouGov poll revealed that 46% of Americans think a third party is necessary in the two-party system [9]. Yet, only 11% of Americans would consider signing up for a Musk-founded party [10]. This skepticism may be due to the historical insignificance of third-party movements and the controversy surrounding some of Musk's political stances.
References:
- CNN
- The Washington Post
- Bloomberg
- Politico
- YouGov
- The New York Times
- Fox News
- Business Insider
- YouGov
- Gallup
Elon Musk, despite initial interest and public support for his America Party, has ceased its formation amidst ongoing policy debates and legislations. Nonetheless, the potential for a revival of the party before the 2026 midterms persists, given the general public's growing sentiment for a third political party in the context of social media discussions surrounding entertainment, politics, and general news.
