Musk’s ‘America Party’: A Force for Change in US Midterms?

Elon Musk’s newly formed “America Party” is poised to enter the US political arena, with the billionaire suggesting a strategic focus on a few key congressional seats in the 2026 midterms. His ambition is to leverage the current narrow legislative margins to give his party outsized influence, becoming the decisive vote on major issues and ensuring they “serve the true will of the people.”
The official announcement of the “America Party” on Saturday followed a strong mandate from a poll Musk posted on X, where over 65% of respondents endorsed the creation of a new political force. Musk has consistently voiced his frustration with the established Republican and Democratic parties, labeling them a “uniparty” that contributes to national debt through “waste & graft.”
This political venture comes on the heels of a public dispute between Musk and President Donald Trump. While Musk was a significant financial supporter of Trump’s 2024 campaign and played a role in his administration, his opposition to a recent $3.3 trillion spending bill pushed him to threaten a new political party and challenge lawmakers who supported it.
The tight congressional votes, exemplified by the recent spending bill’s passage, reinforce Musk’s belief that a small but strategically placed “America Party” contingent could hold immense power. His plan to laser-focus on 2-3 Senate seats and 8-10 House districts suggests a precise and calculated attempt to disrupt the existing political landscape.