Elon Musk Threatens New Party as Senate Republicans Eye “Big Beautiful Bill”
A Billionaire’s Bold Move Could Shake Up U.S. Politics
In a dramatic turn late Monday, June 30, 2025, Elon Musk has promised to launch a third political party, the “America Party”, if Senate Republicans pass the controversial “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” The Tesla and SpaceX CEO’s threat, posted on X at 10:15 PM CDT, comes as the Senate scrambles to meet a self-imposed July 4 deadline, igniting a firestorm that could redefine American politics. For families like Maria Delgado’s in Toledo, Ohio—a nurse caught between tax cut hopes and Medicaid cut fears—this could mean a seismic shift in their future.
Musk’s pledge follows weeks of escalating criticism of the bill, which he’s labeled a “disgusting abomination” for its $2.4 trillion deficit increase over a decade, per official estimates. The legislation, narrowly passed by the House 215-214 on May 22, bundles tax cuts, military spending, and social program slashes, including Medicaid and SNAP. Musk’s frustration peaked after his stint leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) ended, where he failed to secure the spending cuts he championed. His latest X post warns, “If this pork-filled travesty passes, the uniparty dies—America Party rises.”
The Senate, with its 53-47 Republican majority, can only lose three votes to pass the bill via reconciliation. Yet, fissures are widening. Senators Rand Paul and Ron Johnson, fiscal hawks, demand deeper cuts, while moderates like Susan Collins fret over state burdens. Musk’s influence—bolstered by his $250 million in 2024 GOP support—adds pressure, with some seeing his threat as a bluff to force amendments. Others, like Senator Mike Lee, echo Musk’s call to “make this bill better,” hinting at a growing rift.
For Maria, this drama hits home. The tax cuts could ease her budget, but Medicaid cuts threaten her job and her son’s asthma care. “I want relief, but not at my patients’ expense,” she says. Across X, users like @OhioVoter2025 ask, “Is Musk serious, or just flexing?” His America Party idea, floated earlier this month, gains traction among libertarians disillusioned with both parties’ spending.
If the bill passes, Musk’s party could siphon votes, weakening Republicans in 2026. Failure might stall Trump’s agenda, fueling Democratic gains. Either way, Maria and millions like her face uncertainty as the Senate votes loom. Will Musk’s gambit reshape the political landscape, or fizzle out? DcDailyLetter.com will keep you posted.