On July 5, local time, American entrepreneur Elon Musk took to social media to announce the creation of the "United States Party." When queried about whether the party would participate in the 2026 midterm elections or the 2028 presidential election, Musk responded that their goal was set for "next year." Prior to this announcement, Musk had conducted an online poll inquiring whether a new political party should be established with the aim of "liberating" the American people from the two-party system.