Elon Musk’s proposed new political party could focus on a few pivotal congressional seats
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Elon Musk Launches the America Party
Above: Elon Musk in the Oval Office of the White House on May 30, 2025, in Washington, DC. Image copyright: Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images
The Spin
Republican narrative
Musk's third-party venture is nothing more than a vanity project that will split conservative votes and help Democrats win elections. The America Party already exists — it's called MAGA, and Musk is only doing this to hurt Trump out of personal spite. Third parties have historically struggled in America's two-party system, and this effort will likely follow a similar pattern, characterized by initial excitement followed by irrelevance.
Democratic narrative
Musk's America Party is a potential spoiler in future elections as it could siphon moderate and independent voters. His political views, often libertarian-leaning and unpredictable, clash with Democratic priorities like social justice, environmental regulation, and income equality. While there's a need for political innovation, the move is destabilizing rather than constructive for progressive goals.
Narrative C
This America Party is a genuine alternative to the corrupt establishment that's bankrupting the country with wasteful spending. Both Republicans and Democrats have become part of the same uni-party system that ignores fiscal responsibility and the will of the people. The overwhelming support in the poll indicates that Americans are eager for genuine change and accountability in government.