Political Disruption: Elon Musk Launches ‘The American Party,’ Vowing to Break ‘One-Party System’

NATIONWIDE – In a move poised to send shockwaves through the American political landscape, billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk announced the formation of a new political party on Sunday, dubbed “The American Party.” The declaration, made on his social media platform X, aims to challenge the long-standing two-party dominance in U.S. politics.

The announcement followed a decisive online poll Musk conducted, where 65% of respondents voted in favor of creating a new political force. Capitalizing on the result, Musk wrote, “By a factor of 2 to 1, you want a new political party and you shall have it!”

In a blistering critique of the current political climate, Musk declared the party’s mission: “When it comes to bankrupting our country with waste & graft, we live in a one-party system, not a democracy. Today, the American Party is formed to give you back your freedom.”

This bold political maneuver taps directly into a growing well of voter frustration. Musk’s initiative is backed by recent polling from Quantus Insights, which found that a significant 40% of Americans would consider supporting a new political party led by the tech mogul. The breakdown of potential support includes:

• 14% who said they would be “very likely” to back the party.

• 26% who were “somewhat likely” to offer their support.

The timing of the announcement is also significant, coming just a month after a high-profile public dispute between Musk and President Donald Trump. The clash erupted over the administration’s “One Big, Beautiful Bill,” a legislative package Musk vehemently opposed, calling the proposal “insane” on social media.

While the immediate strategy for the American Party remains unclear—including whether it will field candidates in the upcoming 2026 midterm elections—Musk’s entry into the political arena is undeniable. By positioning the party as an antidote to a system he claims is mired in “waste & graft,” he is making a direct appeal to disillusioned voters across the political spectrum.

With his immense social media reach, financial resources, and influence spanning technology, business, and media, Elon Musk’s American Party could become a formidable disruptive force, potentially reshaping the national conversation ahead of the 2026 and 2028 election cycles.