Musk Threatens “America Party” Over Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill”
Elon Musk has unleashed a scathing attack on lawmakers backing President Donald Trump’s flagship economic proposal, the so-called “Big, Beautiful Bill,” threatening to form a new political party and support primary challenges against Republicans who vote for it.
Musk, who once served under Trump as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), now appears to be positioning himself as a conservative insurgent. In a string of fiery public statements, Musk branded the legislation as “insane,” warning that it would saddle future generations with unbearable debt and crush innovation.
He declared, “Every member of Congress who campaigned on reducing government spending and then immediately voted for the biggest debt increase in history should hang their head in shame! And they will lose their primary next year…”
According to Musk, if the bill passes, “the America Party will be formed the next day.” This new political outfit, he said, would challenge what he called the entrenched “Democrat-Republican uniparty” that no longer represents the average American voter.
Rift Between Musk and Trump Widens
Once political allies, Musk and Trump are now openly clashing over the fiscal direction of the United States. Their falling out stems largely from this controversial spending bill, which aims to raise the debt ceiling by up to $5 trillion and includes sweeping provisions on defense, healthcare, and infrastructure.
Trump’s allies in the Senate are scrambling to secure the votes necessary for passage, while Musk’s criticism threatens to fracture Republican unity. The billionaire’s massive influence—especially among conservative donors and tech-savvy voters—makes his opposition a serious political headache for GOP leadership.
Trump, for his part, has hinted that Musk’s past government contracts and affiliations could come under scrutiny. But that hasn’t slowed Musk’s campaign to derail the bill.
High Stakes and Political Shockwaves
The bill’s proposed cuts to electric vehicle tax credits—a direct blow to Musk’s business empire—appear to be a catalyst, but his opposition is now far broader. He has framed the bill as a betrayal of fiscal conservatism and accused both parties of enabling reckless spending.
With the Senate locked in a marathon voting session ahead of the July 4 deadline, the debate over the bill has turned into a test of loyalty, ideology, and political ambition. Musk’s declaration to form a third party if the bill passes has injected volatility into an already tense showdown.
