Elon Musk has unveiled his own U.S. political party, the America Party, following a public split with President Trump over the controversial “Big Beautiful Bill”—a sweeping tax-cut and spending package. Musk, who once bankrolled Trump’s 2024 campaign and served in his administration, has pivoted to challenge what he calls the entrenched two-party system. Musk announced the party formation on X after a July 4 poll where 65% of over a million users polled in favor. He framed the move as a mission to “give you back your freedom,” vowing to target specific congressional seats and amplify the voice of the political center, the so-called 80% of Americans who feel unrepresented. The shift came just days after Trump signed that record-breaking...