American history shows that Elon Musk’s new third party is not likely to be viable on its own, but may garner enough support to pose a threat to both Republicans and Democrats by swinging local elections or forcing the major parties to compromise with his platform.
Billionaire Tesla founder Elon Musk’s once close relationship with President Donald Trump soured shortly after the mogul left his special role advising the White House. However, his sharp criticism of the president’s signature legislation, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, captured the public’s attention. Moreover, his expression of frustration over Congress’s failure to meaningfully cut spending pushed Musk to add yet another mold-breaking endeavor to his resumé: starting a third party.
“When it comes to bankrupting our country with waste & graft, we live in a one-party system, not a democracy,” Musk posted to X on Saturday. “Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom.”
Not viable as a winner, but a significant factor in who wins
Third parties in the American electoral system are rarely viable in securing the White House, but that doesn’t mean that they can’t wield outsized influence and pose a big threat to either of the major parties that dominate politics today.
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Author: Ray Hilbrich
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