Elon Musk’s ‘America Party’ Gains 40% Support in New Poll Amid Trump Fallout

Billionaire entrepreneur and tech magnate Elon Musk’s ‘America Party’ Gains 40% Support in New Poll Amid Trump Fallout. Elon Musk has officially launched the America Party, his own political organization aimed at challenging what he calls the “uniparty system” in the United States. And now, a new poll shows that 40% of Americans might be open to supporting the venture, signaling widespread dissatisfaction with the traditional two-party structure.

The announcement of the America Party followed Musk’s dramatic fallout with President Donald Trump, particularly over the president’s massive domestic spending initiative known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” Musk had served in Trump’s administration but resigned after branding the legislation “insane” and “destructive,” citing concerns over a projected $3.4 trillion increase in the national debt.

Elon Musk’s ‘America Party’ Gains 40% Support in New Poll Amid Trump Fallout

Musk’s America Party Gains Early Support in Polls

A recent Quantus Insights survey of 1,000 likely voters found that 14% of respondents said they were very likely to support Elon Musk’s new political party, while 26% said they were somewhat likely.

Together, this 40% figure suggests a surprisingly high level of openness to a third-party movement, especially one led by a non-traditional figure like Musk.

The support base is not evenly distributed, however. The most enthusiastic backing came from Republican men, with 57% saying they were likely to support the America Party.

Among independent men, 47% expressed interest, highlighting Musk’s potential to tap into the growing bloc of disillusioned independent voters.

On the other end of the spectrum, Democrats were largely resistant to the idea. Only 7% of Democratic men said they would strongly back Musk’s political movement, underscoring the ideological gap.

Why Elon Musk Launched the America Party

According to Musk, the America Party was born out of a desire to “give back freedom” to the American people by breaking the hold of what he refers to as the “uniparty” a system where Democrats and Republicans collaborate to serve elite interests.

“When it comes to bankrupting our country with waste and graft, we live in a one-party system, not a democracy,” Musk wrote on X.

He called for fiscal discipline, pro-technology governance, and military modernization as core pillars of the new political platform.

The idea, he said, is not just to add a third voice, but to create the first political force that truly represents the interests of regular Americans.

The Fallout with Trump: What Sparked the Split

The rift between Musk and Trump grew public in late June, after Trump successfully pushed through the One Big Beautiful Bill, a sweeping spending and tax reform package that Musk believed would cripple the U.S. economy.

Musk, who previously served as the head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), resigned in protest, calling the bill “debt slavery.”

“If this insane spending bill passes, the America Party will be formed the next day,” Musk had tweeted on July 1.

True to his word, Musk launched the America Party on July 5, the day after Trump signed the bill into law during Independence Day celebrations.

A Poll-Backed Political Movement

Musk’s decision to form the party came after he posted a poll on X, asking users: “Should we create the America Party to break free from the two-party (some say uniparty) system?”

The poll drew over 1.25 million responses, with 65.4% voting “Yes.” Citing the results, Musk wrote: “By a factor of 2 to 1, you want a new political party, and you shall have it!”

This online momentum helped Musk frame the move not just as personal retaliation against Trump, but as a response to growing public demand for change in the political system.

Musk’s Strategy: Inspired by the Spartans’ Defeat

In a nod to military history, Musk compared his strategy to the Battle of Leuctra in 371 BC, where Theban general Epaminondas shattered the legendary Spartan army through focused attacks at weak points.

“The way we’re going to crack the uniparty system is by using a variant of how Epaminondas shattered the myth of Spartan invincibility: Extremely concentrated force at a precise location on the battlefield,” Musk explained.

Practically, this means the America Party will target just 2–3 Senate races and 8–10 House races in 2026 to become a decisive player in Congress.

Challenges Ahead: Legal and Financial Hurdles

Despite his $361 billion fortune, Musk faces enormous legal and logistical challenges in building a national third party.

Each U.S. state has different ballot access laws. For example, in California, forming a new party would require either 75,000 registered members or 1.1 million valid signatures.

Campaign finance laws also present obstacles. Federal rules limit individual donations to parties to $10,000 per state per year, restricting how much Musk himself can directly invest.

Election lawyer Brett Kappel commented: “The state laws were designed to make it as difficult as possible for a third political party to get off the ground.”

Public Sentiment: Discontent with the Two-Party System

The same poll that showed 40% support for Musk’s America Party also revealed deep disillusionment with both the Republican and Democratic parties.

A whopping 59% of independent voters said they feel neither major party represents their values.

This sentiment appears to be the real driver behind Musk’s early momentum not just personal loyalty to the billionaire, but a hunger for meaningful political alternatives.

Even some of Musk’s critics admit that the time may be ripe for disruption.

Republican Pushback: Fears of Vote Splitting

Not everyone in the GOP is pleased with Musk’s announcement. Prominent Trump allies have warned that the America Party could split conservative votes in key races, potentially handing victories to Democrats.

Steve Bannon, a former Trump strategist, labeled Musk a “foreigner” trying to divide the right, despite Musk having U.S. citizenship since 2002.

Trump himself has lashed out, threatening to revoke federal contracts for Musk’s companies Tesla, SpaceX, and Starlink and even floating the idea of deporting him.

“We’ll have to take a look,” Trump said when asked whether Musk’s citizenship or business subsidies would be reviewed.

The Future of the America Party

Despite the backlash, Musk seems committed. He says the America Party will be active during the 2026 midterm elections, with the goal of influencing legislation and unseating lawmakers who supported Trump’s controversial bill.

The party’s stated goals include:

• A centrist platform with bipartisan appeal
• Cutting federal spending and balancing the budget
• Modernizing the U.S. military
• Promoting innovation and artificial intelligence
• Combatting political corruption and waste
• A renewed focus on freedom and democratic accountability

Though still in its infancy and not yet registered with the Federal Election Commission (FEC), the America Party could significantly reshape the political conversation if Musk follows through on his plan to fund and promote candidates.

Conclusion: Can Musk Succeed Where Others Failed?

History has not been kind to third-party efforts in the U.S. Notably, Ross Perot in 1992 garnered nearly 19% of the vote but won no states. Others like the Green Party, Libertarian Party, and People’s Party have remained on the fringes.

But Musk is betting that his wealth, technology platform, and cultural influence will give him an edge those earlier movements never had. With over 1.25 million people participating in his online poll and 40% showing support in early national surveys, he may be right.

Still, it remains to be seen whether the America Party can survive the legal gauntlet, media scrutiny, and partisan backlash that often dooms third-party movements in American politics. For now, one thing is clear: Elon Musk is no longer just a business magnate or online provocateur he’s now a political actor aiming to change the system from the outside in.

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