Musk vs. Trump: ‘America Party’ Emerges from Spending Bill Feud

The “America Party” has officially emerged from a bitter feud between Elon Musk and President Donald Trump over a recent spending bill. Musk, the billionaire CEO, has announced his new political party will strategically target a few congressional seats to become the decisive swing vote on major issues, capitalizing on the razor-thin margins in the House and Senate.
Musk’s decision to launch the “America Party” was affirmed by an X poll he conducted on Independence Day, which garnered overwhelming support for a new political alternative. He has been an outspoken critic of the existing two-party system, labeling it a “uniparty” that he believes is responsible for fiscal irresponsibility and a lack of true representation.
The $3.3 trillion spending bill signed by Trump proved to be the breaking point for Musk, despite his prior financial support for Trump’s 2024 campaign and a role in his administration. Musk publicly threatened to form a new party if the bill passed, viewing it as a prime example of government waste and unchecked spending.
The narrow margin of the spending bill’s passage (218-214 in the House, 50-50 broken by Vance in the Senate) clearly illustrates the legislative environment Musk aims to exploit. His strategy is to gain maximum leverage with a minimal number of elected officials, positioning the “America Party” to significantly influence future legislative outcomes.