🚀Musk files FEC paperwork for third party after reconciliation split
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SpaceX CEO Elon Musk announced formation of the "America Party" on July 6, 2025, after breaking with President Trump over the "One Big Beautiful Bill" which Musk called an "insane spending bill." The billionaire, once Trump's closest adviser through DOGE, threatened to support primary challenges against Republicans who voted for the legislation that added $5 trillion to the national debt.
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Why This Matters
🚀 World's richest man weaponizes $15 billion against sitting Congress
Musk's estimated war chest equals the GDP of 50+ countries and could fund attack ads in every House district, making individual voter contributions irrelevant against oligarch spending.
🗳️ Third-party spoiler math could flip 30+ safe Republican seats to Democrats
Political scientists project even 3-5% vote splitting in Trump+10 districts could hand House control to Democrats without changing voter preferences—pure electoral arithmetic.
📊 Federal Election Commission shows multiple "America Party" filings within hours
Though authenticity unclear, the speed demonstrates how Citizens United allows instant political party creation funded by individual billionaires.
💰 Trump threatened government contract reviews worth $15.4 billion annually
SpaceX, Starlink, and Tesla face potential federal retaliation as Trump warned DOGE could "go back and eat Elon," weaponizing procurement against political enemies.
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Categorize these political actors by their likely response to Musk's America Party.
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What is the name of Elon Musk's new political party announced in July 2025?
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How much money did Musk spend supporting Trump in the 2024 election?
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According to political experts, what is the most likely impact of Musk's America Party on elections?
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What was Musk's main criticism of Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill"?
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Which Republican congressman does Musk continue to support despite Trump's opposition?
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Musk previously led the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under Trump.
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