Musk Revives 'America Party' After Criticizing New Bill

Elon Musk has revived his proposal for a new U.S. political party, the 'America Party,' following his public break with Donald Trump and vocal criticism of the recently passed 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act,' which he claims will add $3.9 trillion to the federal deficit and undermine government efficiency. On Independence Day, Musk launched a poll on X (formerly Twitter), drawing nearly half a million responses, with over 62% supporting the idea. He has outlined a strategy to focus the party's efforts on a select number of Senate and House seats in the 2026 midterms, aiming to secure decisive influence in Congress. Recent polling suggests that up to 40% of voters would consider supporting Musk's party. The initiative has prompted pushback from Trump allies, who say Musk's opposition threatens middle-class tax relief and is driven by policy changes affecting Tesla. While analysts note the historic difficulties third parties face in the U.S., Musk's resources and public profile may set his effort apart, though its likelihood of success remains uncertain.