New Delhi, July 6 -- Around 40% of Americans say they might support a new political party created by Elon Musk, according to a new poll. The survey by Quantus Insights found 14% would be "very likely" and 26% "somewhat likely" to back Musk's proposed "America Party".

Musk announced this idea during a fight with former ally Donald Trump over a huge government spending bill. He called Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" - which adds $3.3 trillion to the U.S. debt - "insane". Musk argues America needs an alternative to the two major parties, which he claims actually work together as a "uniparty" against regular people's interests.

The poll shows clear splits in who likes Musk's idea. Republican men are most interested - 57% said they'd likely...