(Reuters) -A day after asking his followers on X whether a new U.S. political party should be created, Elon Musk said on Saturday that the "America Party is formed." "By a factor of 2 to 1, you want a new political party and you shall have it!

Elon Musk has officially launched the "America Party," weeks after suggesting the idea and polling his X followers. Citing frustration with both Democrats and Republicans, Musk said the new party aims to fight government waste and restore freedom,

The tech billionaire formally declared the "America Party" after President Trump signed his signature bill, setting the stage for a dramatic political confrontation.