🇺🇸 Musk-Trump Rift Widens: Elon Musk Launches ‘America Party’ in Political Rebellion
Washington D.C., July 6, 2025 – Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has formally severed ties with former President Donald Trump, announcing the creation of a new political group, the America Party, in response to Trump’s newly passed $4.5 trillion tax extension bill.
Calling the bill “fiscally reckless” and “dangerous populism dressed as reform,” Musk said his party would offer a tech-driven, centrist alternative to what he called “the hyper-polarized status quo.”
💬 “Enough with theatrics,” says Musk
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Musk wrote:
“The ‘big, beautiful’ tax bill is a big, bloated disaster. America needs innovation, not inflation. The America Party will fight for practical policy, not cults of personality.”
Musk, who previously aligned with Trump on free speech and deregulation, sharply criticized the extension of Trump-era tax cuts, claiming they disproportionately benefit corporations without addressing real economic growth.
🏛️ The America Party: What We Know So Far
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Founded by: Elon Musk
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Ideology: Tech-centrism, fiscal discipline, political reform
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Focus areas: Innovation economy, AI regulation, balanced budgets, climate tech
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Target voters: Disillusioned independents, moderates, and younger technocrats
Political analysts say this could shake up both Republican and Democratic strategies ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
⚖️ Trump Responds, Calls Musk “A Distraction”
Donald Trump, speaking at a rally in Pennsylvania, dismissed Musk’s announcement as “irrelevant” and accused the tech mogul of “using politics to boost his companies.” Trump defended the tax bill, calling it “the greatest economic reset in American history.”
🔍 Background: A Fragile Alliance Cracks
The Trump-Musk relationship has long been uneasy. Musk once served on Trump’s advisory councils before stepping down over climate disagreements. Their alignment over free speech and regulatory issues briefly brought them back into mutual support—until now.
