Elon Musk held a press conference with U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office, and held a press conference at the White House in Washington, DC, USA on May 30, 2025.
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Elon Musk He has formed a new party, “America,” which he claims will allow Americans to “support your freedom.”
“In a 2-1 ratio, you want a new party and you will have it!” Musk Write On X, he posted a polling On the platform, ask his followers if they support the creation of the “American Party.”
Musk, the richest man in the world, suggestion On Friday, the new party could focus on “only 2 or 3 Senate seats and 8 to 10 House districts.”
“Given the legislative margins for razors are thin enough to be a decision to decide on controversial laws to ensure they serve the true will of the people,” Musk said Friday.
Musk did not disclose where the party could register. It does not appear to be registered with the Federal Election Commission.
He also said the party would be independent of the caucus and that “legislative discussions will be held with both sides.” reply To users on X.
Musk is The largest donor During the 2024 presidential campaign, give more than $280 million Throughout the cycle, it is mainly the presidential candidate Donald Trumpalthough he also supports other Republican candidates.
If Musk chooses to compete in any competitive congressional competition in 2026, it will have a significant impact in a close match.
this Tesla CEO position comes after a public dispute with Trump break out.
It was a dramatic turn for the two men, who had been close allies in the early days of the second Trump administration. But they Relationship deteriorates When two men exchange barbs on social media, it was mainly due to Musk’s voice against Trump’s “big and beautiful Bill” CNBC reported.
Musk had previously pioneered the efforts to cut Trump’s efforts to cut the federal government through the controversial “Doge”, but he stepped down in May after his term as a special government employee.
Musk has publicly put forward the idea of a new party since his argument with Trump, especially as he continues Strong opposition The domestic policy plan passed by Trump last week.
“The crazy spending of this bill is obvious, which adds the debt ceiling by a record $5 trillion, and we live in a partisan country – pork and pig party!!” Musk said on Monday.
“It’s time to join a new party that really cares about the people,” he said.
