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Elon Musk Declares “Porky Pig Party,” Vows New “America Party” as GOP Spending Bill Fight Escalates

Washington D.C., June 30, 2025 – In a volcanic eruption of political fury, billionaire Elon Musk has labeled Republicans backing former President Donald Trump’s signature spending bill members of the “PORKY PIG PARTY” and vowed to dismantle their careers—and the two-party system itself. The escalating feud, rooted in a $5 trillion debt-ceiling expansion Musk calls “debt slavery,” threatens to fracture the GOP ahead of critical midterm elections.

The “Disgusting Abomination” Igniting the Feud

The conflict centers on Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” a sweeping package of tax cuts and spending that passed the Senate 51-49 on June 30. Musk slammed it as “utterly insane and destructive,” warning it would “destroy millions of jobs” while favoring “industries of the past” over renewable energy and tech. The Congressional Budget Office estimates the bill would add $3.3 trillion to the deficit over a decade—a figure Musk brands economic treason

  • Key Provisions Musk Hates:
    Elimination of tax credits for wind/solar projects not under construction by 2028, Medicaid cuts, and a record $5 trillion debt-ceiling hike.
  • Musk’s Core Grievance: “Every member of Congress who campaigned on reducing spending and then immediately voted for the biggest debt increase in history should hang their head in shame!” he posted June 30.

Musk’s Retribution Plan: Primaries and a New Party

Musk’s response has been unprecedented in its ferocity:

  1. Primary Warfare: He vowed to bankroll challengers against every Republican who supported the bill: “They will lose their primary next year if it is the last thing I do on this Earth”. Targets include fiscally conservative groups like the House Freedom Caucus, whom he accused of hypocrisy.
  2. The “America Party” Ultimatum: If the bill becomes law, Musk declared he will launch the “America Party” the next day. “Our country needs an alternative to the Democrat-Republican uniparty so that the people actually have a VOICE,” he stated. This follows a June poll he ran where 80% of respondents backed a new centrist party

Trump’s Uncharacteristic Silence

Despite Musk’s blistering attacks—including calling the bill a “disgusting abomination”—Trump has refused to retaliate publicly. This is a stark departure from the former president’s typical counterpunching style.

Behind the Restraint: Analysts suggest Trump values Musk’s influence (and past $300M campaign support) too highly to burn bridges. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt downplayed the rift: “The president already knows where Elon Musk stood on this bill. It doesn’t change the president’s opinion”.

Earlier Clash: Trump previously called Musk “crazy” over his criticism and floated canceling his government contracts, but tensions cooled until now.

 GOP Lawmakers: Exasperated but Unbowed

Republicans on Capitol Hill reacted with a mix of frustration and dismissal:

  • House Speaker Mike Johnson: Called Musk’s take “terribly wrong” and “very disappointing,” revealing he’d personally briefed Musk on the bill days earlier.
  • Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-ND): “I like Elon Musk, but he’s one man”.
  • Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI): Musk’s posts “got spread around pretty quick” in a tense Senate GOP lunch

Democrats, meanwhile, reveled in the chaos. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer gleefully waved a printout of Musk’s post, declaring, “I agree with Elon Musk!”

The Stakes: Markets, Midterms, and Musk’s Clout

The feud has already rattled markets—Tesla’s stock plunged $150 billion at its peak volatility before recovering. Republican strategists privately fear Musk’s threats could splinter the party ahead of 2026 midterms, especially if he follows through on funding primary challenges

Musk’s leverage stems from his vast wealth, his role as former head of Trump’s cost-cutting Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), and his platform’s reach (X has 600M+ users). He argues the bill obliterates fiscal discipline he championed at DOGE.

A Political Earthquake in Motion

As Trump’s July 4 signing deadline looms, Washington braces for fallout. Will Musk make good on his promise to shatter the GOP establishment? Can a man who swayed elections with $300 million upend them again with a new party? One thing is clear: Elon Musk is no longer content with influence—he’s declaring war on the system itself.

“The definition of insanity is doing the same thing and expecting a different result. It is obvious we need a new political party.” — Elon Musk, June 30, 2025