Elon Musk Announces Plans for America Party to Challenge GOP Influence

Elon Musk announced plans to form a new political party called the "America Party" aimed at breaking the two-party system's grip by focusing on winning a few key Senate and House seats to influence legislation. He launched a poll on Independence Day asking his followers if they support the creation of this third party, emphasizing that it would serve the "true will of the people" and counter what he calls the "uniparty" system. Musk's push for the America Party follows his departure from the Department of Government Efficiency and his vocal opposition to President Donald Trump's recently passed "Big Beautiful Bill," which Musk criticizes for increasing the deficit and rolling back green energy tax credits. This move has intensified a public feud with former Trump advisor Steve Bannon, who has harshly criticized Musk, questioning his American citizenship and calling for his deportation despite Musk being a naturalized U.S. citizen since 2002. Bannon has also accused Musk of undermining working-class voters and has demanded investigations into Musk's background and activities. The escalating tensions highlight a growing split between Musk and Trump, as Musk positions himself against the current administration and traditional party politics.