America Party? A look at how third parties have fared through US history

Elon Musk isn’t the first wealthy businessman to propose a third political party in the U.S.

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The story so far

4 developments
  1. Jul 3, 2025Only right-leaning coverage:Elon Musk’s ‘America Party’ proposal — could it work?
  2. Jul 6, 2025Elon Musk says he is forming new political party after fallout with Pres. Trump
  3. Jul 7, 2025Elon Musk's new political party
  4. Jul 9, 2025America Party? A look at how third parties have fared through US history

Who covered each development

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Last development · Jul 9, 2025 — America Party? A look at how third parties have fared through US history

How each side is putting it

Left

6 viewpoints
The Boston GlobeLean Left· 447d ago

Could Elon Musk really create a viable third political party?

NPRLean Left· 447d ago

Elon Musk wants to launch a competitive third party. It likely wouldn't be easy

The New RepublicLeft· 448d ago

Most Third-Party Efforts Are Jokes. Musk’s Might Not Be. Here’s Why.

NPRLean Left· 448d ago

As Elon Musk forms new party, a look at why many have failed in recent history

InsiderLean Left· 448d ago

DNC chair says Elon Musk's third party 'could be successful' and should be taken seriously

Center

7 viewpoints
Ran by 11 outlets· FOX 5 New York, FOX 5 DC, +9 more
FOX 5 New YorkCenter· 446d ago

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FOX 5 DCCenter· 446d ago

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FOX 35 OrlandoCenter· 446d ago

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FOX 29 PhiladelphiaCenter· 446d ago

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FoxlaCenter· 446d ago

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KTVU San FranciscoCenter· 446d ago

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Fox5 AtlantaCenter· 447d ago

America Party? A look at how third parties have fared through US history

Fox10 PhoenixCenter· 447d ago

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Fox32 ChicagoCenter· 447d ago

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Fox7 AustinCenter· 447d ago

America Party? A look at how third parties have fared through US history

Fox26 HoustonCenter· 447d ago

America Party? A look at how third parties have fared through US history

Ran by 1 outlet· Foreign Policy
Foreign PolicyCenter· 446d ago

Third Parties in America Usually Fail. Can Elon Musk Change That?

Foreign PolicyCenter· 447d ago

Third Parties in America Usually Fail. Can Elon Musk Change That?

Anchorage Daily NewsCenter· 446d ago

Opinion: Can Elon Musk Defy the Odds With His ‘America Party’?

The HillCenter· 447d ago

Musk’s third party push puts his companies at risk

The HillCenter· 448d ago

DeSantis warns Musk against third party

Right

6 viewpoints
FortuneLean Right· 448d ago

Has Elon Musk really formed a new political party? It’s not clear

New York PostLean Right· 448d ago

Take a political time-out, Elon Musk: ‘America Party’ rant proves even your genius has its limits

PJ MediaRight· 448d ago

Trump Tells Us What He Thinks of Elon Musk’s Third-Party Scheme

The Daily SignalRight· 449d ago

Beware, Elon Musk’s ‘America Party’ Could Be Democrats’ Path Back to Power

The Daily CallerRight· 450d ago

Scott Jennings Warns Elon Musk Third Party Could Divide ‘Forces’ Trying To ‘Save Western Civilization’

Other outlets

International, entertainment and tech outlets, by their rating. Not counted in the bar above. How we count coverage

Left

4 articles
The GuardianLean Left· 448d ago

Does Elon Musk’s new political party need its own Donald Trump?

EngadgetLean Left· 449d ago

I'm not losing sleep over Elon Musk's political ambitions

The GuardianLean Left· 451d ago

Elon Musk’s proposed new political party could focus on a few pivotal congressional seats

GizmodoLeft· 451d ago

Elon Musk's New Political Party Sparks MAGA Backlash Online

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