“America Party” is the name of a new political group that Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, said he might start on X (formerly Twitter). He said these things in reaction to the proposed “One Big Beautiful Bill,” which he strongly opposed because it would destroy jobs and the economy.
People see Musk’s speech as a direct challenge to the two-party system in the U.S., which shows how disappointed he is with traditional politics.
Trump and Musk Have a Trade War
Former President Donald Trump did not take lightly what Musk said. In a sharp response, Trump said Musk was living off of government aid and suggested that Musk “would have been deported to South Africa” if the government hadn’t helped him.
The friendship between these two powerful people, who used to be allies, is falling apart again with this fight. Musk had been on Trump’s advisory boards before he quit because he didn’t agree with some of his policies.
Possible Effects on the U.S. Electoral Dynamics
Musk’s potential foray into politics, especially via a third-party party, could change the electoral landscape dramatically. His huge social media audience, especially among techie and independent voters, provides him a unique place as a disruptor.
Political analysts have indicated that the American Party could:
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Fragment votes from independent and moderate conservative voters
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Influence Democratic and Republican voters to rethink their organizations’ policy positions regarding technology, innovation, and AI
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Make the campaign pivot to discuss topics related to regulation of technology, digital privacy, and futuristic governance.
If this materializes, then Musk’s party could garner support from disillusioned Gen Z & millennial voter demographics as it would symbolize a break from mainstream party narratives, similar to a Silicon Valley-style movement in politics.
Starlink gets permission from Indian regulators
In the world of business, India’s Department of Telecommunications has given Musk’s satellite internet company Starlink a commercial license. Today, this makes it possible for Starlink to offer its internet services in India’s rural and underserved areas.
With this change, Starlink will be in direct competition with big Indian telecom companies like Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel’s OneWeb, especially when it comes to satellite-based internet service.
Visit by Musk to India and Meeting with PM Modi
Musk met Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier this year when the Indian leader was in the U.S. Reports say that they talked about new technologies, space research, and possible Tesla investments in India. But there are still problems, like high import taxes and rules that make it hard for Starlink to operate locally.
Politics and technology meet in the global vision
Elon Musk is becoming more than just a tech billionaire. He is becoming a global power player with his new political goals in the U.S. and his growing business position in India. Musk actively shapes the story in both countries, whether it’s through broadband satellites or third-party politics.
