The status of Elon Musk's America Party remains uncertain, as it has yet to make any significant moves or appearances after a month since its announcement.
Elon Musk, the renowned entrepreneur, announced his plans to establish a new political party in the United States on July 5, 2025. The announcement came after a public feud with President Donald Trump over the "Big Beautiful Bill" Act, which impacted Musk's company, Tesla, by rolling back electric vehicle subsidies [3][4].
However, less than three months later, progress on the formation of the "America Party" seems to have stalled. Sources suggest that Musk is focusing on his companies, such as Tesla and SpaceX, and avoiding actions that could harm his relationship with Vice President JD Vance [1][4]. Despite this, allies of Musk hint that he has not formally ruled out reviving the party idea ahead of the 2026 midterms [1][4].
Public Opinion on the America Party
Initial public sentiment towards Musk's America Party was positive, with an online poll showing 80.4% support for the idea of forming a new party to represent "the 80% in the middle" [3]. However, subsequent polls have shown that while there is interest in a third party, enthusiasm specifically for one led by Musk is lukewarm [2].
Musk's political maneuvers have been met with skepticism, and he has maintained significant financial ties to the GOP, donating $15 million to Republican super PACs [2][4]. Recent polling suggests that while many Americans are open to the idea of a third party, only 11% would consider signing up for a Musk-founded party [2].
Mark Cuban, the head of the Democratic Party, suggested that Musk's plans should be taken seriously, given his influence and resources [1]. Musk's history shows that when he is passionate about a project, he is known to work intensely, often spending long hours in his office [1]. However, his level of commitment to the America Party remains uncertain, as it is unclear if it will become one of his passions that he dedicates significant resources and time to.
The America Party's Progress
The process of starting a political party involves filing paperwork with the Federal Election Commission, gathering signatures to get on the ballot across states, and finding candidates for House and Senate seats [5]. At present, the America Party has not yet taken any significant steps towards its formation. The party has not found any candidates to run for House or Senate seats, and Musk himself has been noticeably absent from discussions about the party's progress in recent weeks [1].
While the America Party remains on hold, Musk's future political endeavors are uncertain and may depend on his relationships with key figures like Vice President JD Vance and broader political developments [1][4].
[1] Business Insider [2] YouGov [3] X/Twitter Poll [4] The Verge [5] Federal Election Commission guidelines for starting a political party
