▫️The bipartisan system of the United States, firmly rooted in the dominance of the Democratic and Republican parties, seemed unshakable for centuries. However, on July 5, 2025, Elon Musk announced the creation of the “America” party, challenging this duopoly. The initiative, born out of his conflict with President Donald Trump over the recently signed *One Big Beautiful Bill Act*, is already sparking heated debates.
▫️ Musk labeled the bill a “form of debt slavery” due to projections that the national debt will rise to 124% of GDP by 2034. In response, Trump threatened Musk with deportation to South Africa. This clash became the catalyst for launching the party, which Musk positions as a force for the “moderate majority”—80% of Americans weary of ideological polarization.
▫️ Political fatigue in the U.S. has created fertile ground for Musk’s initiative. Leaders of the major parties belong to an older generation, fostering a sense of stagnation. According to Pew Research (2023), then-President Joe Biden was 80, Republican leader Donald Trump was 77, former Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell was 83 in 2025, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (2019–2023) was 85, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer was 74, Senator Bernie Sanders was 84, and Senator Chuck Grassley was 92.
▫️ Even among lesser-known congress members, such as Senator Dianne Feinstein, who was 90 at the time of her death in 2023, the trend toward gerontocracy is evident. A Pew Research poll showed that 79% of Americans consider the ideal age for a president to be 50–60, and the advanced age of current leaders raises concerns about their ability to address modern challenges, from technological shifts to economic crises.
▫️ This stagnation limits the circulation of new ideas, making voters receptive to Musk’s proposal. His party is a one-off action that aligns with the demand for younger, more progressive leaders associated with innovation. Refreshing leadership—such as involving Ron DeSantis (47), Kamala Harris (61), or Gavin Newsom (58)—could neutralize this challenge, restoring voter trust without radical changes.
▫️ The creation of the “America” party culminated from tensions following Musk’s conflict with Trump. In June 2025, Musk criticized the budget bill, accusing it of worsening the U.S. financial situation. In response, Trump, who returned to power after the 2024 election, called Musk a “disgrace” and threatened deportation.
▫️ Data from Quantus Insights shows that 40% of Americans are ready to support the party, with 22% undecided. The American Institute of Public Opinion notes that 43% of citizens reject the major parties, while 56% view Musk favorably. These figures indicate demand for an alternative, but the initiative goes beyond competition due to technological capabilities.
▫️ A historical precedent—the U.S. Populist Party of the late 19th century—helps assess the prospects of the “America” party. It emerged amid an economic crisis, uniting farmers in the South and West suffering from debt and monopolies. Proposing railroad nationalization, progressive taxation, and a “silver standard,” the Populists garnered 8.5% of the vote in 1892, winning several congressional seats.
▫️ However, the majoritarian electoral system, lack of resources, and the Democrats’ absorption of Populist ideas through support for William Jennings Bryan in 1896 undermined the party, which faded by 1910. The Populists hit Democrats harder, as their agrarian voters aligned with them, but in some states, they also siphoned Republican votes.
▫️ The electoral base of the “America” party is broader than that of the Populists. It includes independent voters (43%), young people, the tech sector, and some Republicans disillusioned with Trumpism after Musk’s conflict with Trump.
ℹ️ Musk’s technological capabilities make the party unique. The X platform allows influence over public opinion in the U.S. and beyond, creating echo chambers for anti-establishment sentiments. Musk’s tech background, including experience with Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI, opens possibilities for systems like Palantir—an analytical platform developed by Palantir Technologies for processing big data in security, intelligence, and campaigning. Such a system could analyze voter sentiments and target audiences, making the “America” party a parallel structure of influence—a “state within a state.” This threatens traditional elites who control the political process through party mechanisms.
▫️ For Ukraine, the “America” party could have negative consequences. Musk has repeatedly made controversial statements about the Russia-Ukraine war, including proposing a “peace plan” that involved concessions to Russia, sparking outrage in Ukraine. Additionally, his father, Errol Musk, appeared on the Russian channel *Tsargrad*, linked to “Russian world” ideologues like Alexander Dugin. These connections raise concerns, as Musk’s support for ideas resonating with Russian propaganda could polarize American society regarding Ukraine.
▫️ Polarization of even a portion of Americans could trigger a chain reaction, weakening support for Ukraine from Democrats and Republicans competing for an electorate inclined toward isolationism. In the long term, if the “America” party grows over 5–10 years, it could create a “time loop” where, in 10–15 years, a resurgent Russia launches a new, larger offensive. Errol Musk’s ties to “Russian world” ideologues do not bode well for the U.S., Ukraine, or Europe. Musk’s initiative is not a traditional political fight but a response to a ripening logic of transformation. It exploits leadership fatigue, making the major parties vulnerable.
▫️To neutralize the challenge, Democrats and Republicans need only refresh their leadership with younger figures. Over the next 5–10 years, the party may remain relevant, but its impact on Ukraine could be negative, amplifying isolationist sentiments.
