Is Elon Musk Forming 'The America Party' Amid Tensions with Trump?

Synopsis
Elon Musk's hints at a possible new political party named 'The America Party' have stirred the political scene, especially amid his growing rift with Donald Trump. Can this new party reshape American politics? Dive into the implications of Musk's bold announcement.
Key Takeaways
- Elon Musk is hinting at creating a new political party.
- A significant 80% of poll participants support this idea.
- The proposed name is 'The America Party.'
- This development coincides with Musk's growing tensions with Trump.
- The relationship between Musk and Trump has deteriorated significantly.
Washington, June 7 (NationPress) CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, Elon Musk, has sparked new speculation within the political arena of the United States by hinting at the potential establishment of a new political party, which he may call 'The America Party'.
While Musk has not formally declared this initiative, a series of posts on his social media platform X have ignited considerable conversation.
In one of his posts, he conducted a poll to gauge public opinion on the necessity of a new political party in the U.S. He reported that 80% of respondents were in favor.
"The public has spoken. A new political party is essential in America to represent the 80% in the middle! And exactly 80% of people agree. This is fate," he stated.
Afterward, a user shared an image proposing the name 'America Party'.
Musk replied, "The name America Party sounds fantastic. The party that truly represents America!"
He followed this with a post that merely stated: 'The America Party.'
The timing of Musk's comments is notably significant, as it coincides with rising public tensions between him and former ally, U.S. President Donald Trump. Once seen as close political allies, their relationship has taken a sharp turn.
Musk was previously a participant in President Trump's Cabinet meetings and was present at the President's inauguration. He also led the DOGE department and actively campaigned for Trump.
However, that alliance seems to have unraveled. Musk resigned from the DOGE department and has been publicly critical of Trump. In a notable post, he claimed, "Without me, Trump would have lost the election, Democrats would control the House, and the Republicans would be 51-49 in the Senate… Such ingratitude."
President Trump has reacted forcefully, threatening to withdraw subsidies and government contracts from Musk’s companies.
Publicly acknowledging their rift for the first time, Trump stated during a meeting in the Oval Office with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, "Elon and I had a great relationship. I don’t know if we will anymore. I’m very disappointed in Elon. I’ve helped Elon a lot."