The suspense is officially over. On Saturday, July 5, 2025, Elon Musk declared the formation of a new political party, the “America Party,” with the stated aim of dismantling the perceived “uniparty” system of both Republicans and Democrats.
He dropped his political bombshell around 3:46 PM ET. “Today, the America party is formed to give you back freedom.”
By a factor of 2 to 1, you want a new political party and you shall have it!
When it comes to bankrupting our country with waste & graft, we live in a one-party system, not a democracy.
Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom. https://t.co/9K8AD04QQN
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 5, 2025
And then, he apparently sat back and enjoyed the show. Within minutes, his announcement tweet had garnered millions of views and an explosion of comments, particularly from users clearly aligned with the Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement that propelled President Donald Trump to power in 2016 and again in 2024.
Musk appeared utterly amused by the torrent of reactions, much of which expressed outright anger and disbelief at his decision.
“Elon is going to get AOC elected President,” one visibly pro-MAGA user shouted in disbelief. “Unbelievable.”
Elon is going to get AOC elected President.
Unbelievable.
— Pro America Politics (@Pro__Trading) July 5, 2025
“Yes, let’s split the Republican Party and let the Dems win. Great strategy,” another disgusted user commented, highlighting fears of a fractured conservative vote.
Yes, let’s split the Republican Party and let the Dems win. Great strategy 🙄
— Pray The Rosary (@PrayTheRosary12) July 5, 2025
“I can’t wait for all the partisan legislation,” another commenter sarcastically remarked, anticipating gridlock.
I can’t wait for all the tripartisan legislation. 😂
— MAZE (@mazemoore) July 5, 2025
Musk seemed to revel in the spectacle, clearly entertained by the unfolding drama. He shared his delight openly.
“The replies to this announcement are comedy gold,” he exclaimed, punctuating his message with two rolling-on-the-floor laughing emojis. His reaction suggested he found the situation truly funny, ridiculous, absurd, or perhaps all three.
The replies to this announcement are comedy gold 🤣🤣
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 5, 2025
As is typical for the self-proclaimed “Techno King,” Musk once again commanded the spotlight during this long July 4th weekend. He orchestrated a political drama that even a seasoned Hollywood screenwriter would struggle to match in its unpredictable twists.
President Trump, a master of attention himself, found himself reduced to a mere spectator of a show he would undoubtedly have loved to direct and star in. That starring role, for once, belonged squarely to Musk.
Beyond the emojis, Musk, a virtuoso in wielding social media for maximum impact, then began to reveal more details about his new political venture. Initially dubbed “The America Party,” he quickly shortened the name to simply “America,” accompanying his message with three American flags on either side of the word. The timing was impeccable for a weekend celebrating the country’s independence, subtly reclaiming a patriotic spirit that Trump has placed at the center of his “Make America Great Again” and “America First” movements, yet doing so in his own unconventional style.
🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 AMERICA 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 5, 2025
The spectacle continued with the viral spread of a “snake meme,” enthusiastically shared by one of his millions of followers who routinely flatter and amplify his every move.
“End the Uniparty,” the user wrote, illustrating their point with an image of a two headed snake, one head representing the Democrats and the other the Republicans.
The term “uniparty” is Musk’s consistent moniker for what he views as the indistinguishable two party political system.
“Yes,” Musk immediately replied, endorsing the meme’s message.
Yes https://t.co/NHJf7ZxICv
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 5, 2025
And then, there was the rocket emoji. In Musk’s characteristic digital language, this symbol signifies a “political flex”—a powerful declaration of intent. It suggests that “America,” or “The America Party,” is far from symbolic. It is, he implies, a real force, designed to exert influence and fundamentally disrupt the American political system. This move embodies his rebellious, tech driven ethos. It is his way of proclaiming that he has regained his freedom, asserting himself as unconventional and iconoclastic. For those who might have speculated that he compromised his principles by spending nearly $290 million to help Trump’s return to the White House, this is his defiant declaration: nobody owns him.
It is bravado. It is quintessential Elon Musk, who embraces the “Techno King” moniker and consistently positions himself as someone operating above conventional norms, and political parties, it seems, are no exception.
In the aftermath of this dramatic launch, many critical questions remain unanswered: What constitutes America’s detailed policy platform? Which candidates will this nascent party endorse? What specific ideals does “America” truly stand for beyond its name? What does Musk ultimately seek to achieve?
By taking on the two entrenched traditional parties, Musk appears to be seeking an exciting, seemingly impossible challenge, a motivation that has driven his ventures like Tesla and SpaceX. The lingering question, however, is whether he might be overestimating his own political influence.
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![‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 Will Bring the Equivalent of Nuclear War to Westeros
We’re just a few weeks away from the return of House of the Dragon, and all signs point to the bloodiest, most destruction-heavy season yet. The marketing thus far has screamed “war” and “agony“; the show’s co-creator and showrunner, Ryan Condal, has promised “arguably the craziest episode of television ever” with the season-opening Battle of the Gullet. At the recent ATX TV Festival, he again emphasized how wild the Dance of the Dragons is going to get, going so far as to use nuclear war as a comparison. As reported by Deadline, Condal spoke about how many practical effects are involved in the first episode of season three, which will vividly bring the seafaring excitement to life. However, there’s another element to Westeros warfare of this period that goes well beyond ships firing on each other: those Targaryen dragons blazing at each other in the sky. “There is a lot of dragon action,” Condal teased. “There are new ones that we haven’t really spent any time with at all that you’ll be very excited to see, and some old favorites come back in and get lots of exciting screen time and action.”
When dragons are involved, that raises the stakes to a new level, which Condal used the language of nuclear war to describe: “mutually assured destruction.” It’s something we didn’t see in Game of Thrones, which did have some dragons in play, of course, but not on the level of the battle-ready beasts that populate House of the Dragon.
“I think the thing this show contends with that the original Game of Thrones did not contend with, at least until the very end, is this idea of there are nuclear weapons in play, and there are nuclear weapons in play on both sides,” he explained. “So really you have this classic Cold War standoff of mutually assured destruction. Of course, the characters in the show would not have those words, but we as a modern audience that can see that [do].” In season two, as the Dance of the Dragons was getting underway, “Nobody wants to make the big move that is going to break down the wrath of [the dragon] Vhagar or Daemon, because they realize that if it goes too far, you could just have ash left over,” Condal said. “But, of course, that builds and builds and builds, and at some point the cork comes off the champagne bottle, and that’s where we begin here in season three.”
Spoiler alert: Westeros itself does survive, since it’s still around for Game of Thrones several generations later. But we can assume a lot of castles and landscape and people and dragons won’t be making it through this clash of Targaryens. House of the Dragon season three begins June 21 on HBO. Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, what’s next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who. #House #Dragon #Season #Bring #Equivalent #Nuclear #War #WesterosGame of Thrones,HBO,House of the Dragon ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 Will Bring the Equivalent of Nuclear War to Westeros
We’re just a few weeks away from the return of House of the Dragon, and all signs point to the bloodiest, most destruction-heavy season yet. The marketing thus far has screamed “war” and “agony“; the show’s co-creator and showrunner, Ryan Condal, has promised “arguably the craziest episode of television ever” with the season-opening Battle of the Gullet. At the recent ATX TV Festival, he again emphasized how wild the Dance of the Dragons is going to get, going so far as to use nuclear war as a comparison. As reported by Deadline, Condal spoke about how many practical effects are involved in the first episode of season three, which will vividly bring the seafaring excitement to life. However, there’s another element to Westeros warfare of this period that goes well beyond ships firing on each other: those Targaryen dragons blazing at each other in the sky. “There is a lot of dragon action,” Condal teased. “There are new ones that we haven’t really spent any time with at all that you’ll be very excited to see, and some old favorites come back in and get lots of exciting screen time and action.”
When dragons are involved, that raises the stakes to a new level, which Condal used the language of nuclear war to describe: “mutually assured destruction.” It’s something we didn’t see in Game of Thrones, which did have some dragons in play, of course, but not on the level of the battle-ready beasts that populate House of the Dragon.
“I think the thing this show contends with that the original Game of Thrones did not contend with, at least until the very end, is this idea of there are nuclear weapons in play, and there are nuclear weapons in play on both sides,” he explained. “So really you have this classic Cold War standoff of mutually assured destruction. Of course, the characters in the show would not have those words, but we as a modern audience that can see that [do].” In season two, as the Dance of the Dragons was getting underway, “Nobody wants to make the big move that is going to break down the wrath of [the dragon] Vhagar or Daemon, because they realize that if it goes too far, you could just have ash left over,” Condal said. “But, of course, that builds and builds and builds, and at some point the cork comes off the champagne bottle, and that’s where we begin here in season three.”
Spoiler alert: Westeros itself does survive, since it’s still around for Game of Thrones several generations later. But we can assume a lot of castles and landscape and people and dragons won’t be making it through this clash of Targaryens. House of the Dragon season three begins June 21 on HBO. Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, what’s next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who. #House #Dragon #Season #Bring #Equivalent #Nuclear #War #WesterosGame of Thrones,HBO,House of the Dragon](https://gizmodo.com/app/uploads/2026/05/house-of-the-dragon-battle-of-the-gullet-1280x853.jpg)
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