Elon Musk Launches “America Party,” Clashes with Trump Over Tax Bill
July 12, 2025 – Washington, D.C.

A political firestorm erupted Thursday after Congress passed Trump-backed tax legislation. Elon Musk, furious over the bill’s cuts to EV mandates, blasted it on X as a “disgusting abomination” serving lobbyists and outdated industries.

Trump hit back on Truth Social, mocking Musk’s reliance on subsidies: “Without them, he’d be building toy cars in Pretoria.” He also hinted at reviewing federal contracts and credits flowing to Musk’s companies.

In response, Musk proposed forming a new political group. A poll he posted received over 12 million votes—73% in favor. “You shall have it,” he declared. “The America Party is formed to return power to citizens.”

Musk’s proposed platform includes fiscal transparency, tech-driven innovation, decentralization, and civil liberties. He criticized both major parties as a “Uniparty” suppressing real democracy.

The move sparked political shockwaves. GOP leaders called it a “vanity project,” while Democrats welcomed opposition to Trump but warned of a spoiler effect. Some pro-Tesla Republicans remained cautiously open.

Trump reportedly told aides to explore rescinding SpaceX contracts and even suggested reviewing Musk’s citizenship—legal experts dismissed the latter as baseless.

Looking ahead, Musk plans to host a livestream “America Party Convention 0.1” in August and hinted at backing state-level candidates. Strategists are unsure if he’ll run or act as a political disruptor.

For now, Musk’s dramatic break from Trump marks a bold new chapter: a tech billionaire aiming not to build a company—but to shake up American democracy itself.