In a bold and emotional move that’s already sending ripples across the American political landscape, Elon Musk — the billionaire CEO of Tesla and outspoken tech mogul — has announced the formation of a brand-new political party, the “American Party.” His mission? To “give you your freedom back,” he declared in a passionate message to the American people.
This announcement comes at a tense moment in Musk’s ongoing feud with former President Donald Trump. It also follows a viral poll on X (formerly Twitter), where Musk directly asked his followers whether he should start a new political party. A strong 65% responded “yes,” giving Musk what he called a “clear mandate” from the public.
“By a factor of 2 to 1, you want a new political party — and you shall have it,” Musk wrote on X. “When it comes to bankrupting our country with waste and graft, we live in a one-party system, not a democracy. Today, the American Party is formed to give you back your freedom.”
For Musk, this isn’t just about politics — it’s personal. His growing frustration with what he calls a “broken and monopolized” system boiled over after a recent high-profile clash between Trump and one of his former advisors over the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill.” The bill, which was passed by Congress and signed by Trump on July 4th in a celebratory White House ceremony, has drawn criticism for its enormous spending and impact on the national debt.
Musk hasn’t held back. He’s slammed the bill and its supporters, even pledging to back political challengers against Republicans who sided with Trump. Still, he’s also voiced support for Representative Thomas Massie — one of the few voices in Congress who dared to stand against the legislation.
Although Musk’s newly-formed American Party still lacks a detailed roadmap, his message is loud and clear: the people are tired of the same old choices. Whether his new political movement can truly shake up the system remains to be seen — but one thing’s certain: Musk has entered the political arena with fire, frustration, and a fierce call for change.
