Elon Musk’s New Political Comedy: The America Party 🎭💰

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After a rather theatrical public spat with the former President, the illustrious Monsieur Elon Musk, a man of many talents and even more tweets, has announced the formation of a new political movement: the America Party. This grand declaration comes on the heels of his vehement opposition to what he dubs the “debt slavery bill,” a stimulus package championed by the one and only Donald Trump, known affectionately as the Big Beautiful Bill. 🎉

Musk, ever the sage, believes this legislation is nothing short of fiscal folly, a recipe for economic chaos and instability. But why stop at mere words when one can form a political party? 🤷‍♂️

Why Bitcoin Is Central to Musk’s Political Vision

In a recent post on X, Musk declared fiat money “hopeless,” a bold pivot that signals his deepening love affair with digital assets. Bitcoin, the golden child of cryptocurrencies, is set to be the cornerstone of the America Party’s platform. 🤑

The America Party is the solution

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 6, 2025

Musk, a long-time advocate of cryptocurrency, has ensured that both Tesla and SpaceX hold Bitcoin on their balance sheets. Now, he’s extending this vision into the political sphere, promoting Bitcoin as a tool to combat inflation and resist the tyranny of centralized monetary control. 🚀

Focus on Congress, Not the Presidency

While many speculated that Musk might have presidential ambitions, he has clarified that his immediate focus will be on Congressional races, not a run for the White House. The America Party aims to support innovation, protect free speech, and reduce excessive regulation—while maintaining a moderate stance on divisive issues. A filing under the name “Elon Reeve Musk” for the “America Party” recently circulated on X, purportedly from the Federal Election Commission (FEC). However, no such record exists on the official FEC website, and Musk has since denied any involvement with that filing, calling it a mere fabrication. 🤷‍♂️

The Musk-Trump Rift Goes Public

Tensions between Musk and Trump have escalated rapidly. Following Musk’s announcement, Trump lashed out on Truth Social, labeling Musk a “TRAIN WRECK” and accusing him of going “off the rails.” The clash highlights a deeper divide between the two figures, who were once politically aligned. Musk’s popularity among younger, tech-savvy, and pro-crypto voters is growing—putting him at odds with Trump’s base. 🤯

In response, Musk accused Trump of abandoning the political center. He launched a poll asking followers whether he should start a new party for the “80 percent in the middle.” After receiving overwhelming support, Musk moved forward with the unofficial launch of the America Party. 🎉

Backchannel Offers and Political Ambitions

Before launching his own party, Musk reportedly received outreach from political figures like Andrew Yang and Libertarian Party Chair Steven Nekhaila, urging him to support their movements. However, Musk remained focused on fighting Trump’s bill and challenging the Republicans who supported it. He later unveiled a loose political strategy, criticizing both Democrats and Republicans as a “uniparty” lacking meaningful differences. Though some have speculated about Musk’s presidential ambitions, the U.S. Constitution bars him from running—as he was born in South Africa. This limitation restricts the leadership options of the America Party but hasn’t dampened its momentum. 🚀

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2025-07-07 08:22