"Independence Day is the best time to ask if you want to get rid of the two-party (some would say one-party) system! Should we create the American Party?"

On the day President Trump celebrated the passage of his "Great American Bill" through Congress, Elon Musk posted a provocative message on the social platform X.

However, Musk's plan is less about forming a traditional party and more about creating a precise "political lever," which can shift national policy by precisely targeting a few key seats.

Political Lever: Using the "Critical Few" to Move Congress

He clearly explained the core of his strategy to his followers: "Focus on just 2 or 3 Senate seats and 8 to 10 House districts."

Musk further explained: "Given the slim legislative majority in Congress, these few seats will be enough to have a decisive impact on controversial laws, ensuring they reflect the true will of the people."

The direct trigger for this "critical few" strategy was the "crazy spending bill" that Musk believed would dramatically increase the U.S. national debt. This directly contradicts his previous role in the Trump administration as the leader of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), where he sought to cut costs relentlessly.

From "Ultimatum" to "Second Poll": Is Musk's Execution Reliable?

Musk's "second poll" has also received a lot of criticism.

Musk once issued an ultimatum: "If this crazy spending bill passes, the American Party will be formed the next day." This was an unambiguous promise. However, when the bill finally passed, the "American Party" promised did not materialize. Musk's action was to launch another round of public opinion survey.

This move immediately drew sharp criticism from critics. Ron Filipkowski, editor-in-chief of MeidasTouch, directly addressed him:

"You once made a strong vow... now you're conducting a second poll. The results of the first one already showed overwhelming support. Why do it again? Just do it!"

His political ambitions seem to be stuck at the crucial step from "grand declarations" to "actual actions."

Undercurrents of a "Third Force" in Washington

Although Musk's plan has questionable execution, his idea is not that of a "lonely hero."

Media reports reveal that discussions about forming a new party have been secretly underway in Washington's political circles, with participants including "serious" political figures.

Notably, this potential "third force" will mainly consist of anti-Trump Republicans and centrist Democrats.

The media cited a source who requested anonymity, saying:

"The Republican Party we all know no longer exists... under the leadership of the Trump administration, we no longer recognize ourselves. A powerful movement is emerging within the party, demanding a return to the values we grew up with and reclaiming the center."

This centrifugal force from within the establishment resonates strangely with Musk's call. The real focus may have shifted from "Will Musk form a party?" to "Who will replicate this model?"

In the future, individuals or groups with significant capital and public influence may increasingly use targeted attacks on a few key seats to influence national policy. This could also give rise to unpredictable new political risks, which all market participants should pay close attention to.

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