The Reform Party is a political party in the United States that was founded in 1995 by Ross Perot, a businessman and former presidential candidate. The party emerged from a desire for political reform, focusing on issues like reducing the national debt, promoting fiscal responsibility, and advocating for term limits for politicians. The Reform Party gained national attention during the 1996 presidential election when Perot ran as its candidate. Although he did not win, the party aimed to attract voters disillusioned with the traditional two-party system, emphasizing transparency and accountability in government.