Disrupt the 2026 situation? Musk discusses "building a party": the goal is 2 to 3 Senate seats and 8 to 10 House seats.

Independence Day is the best opportunity to ask if you want to break away from the two-party (some would say one-party) system! Should we create the American Party? On the day President Trump celebrated the passing of his "big beautiful bill" through Congress, Elon Musk posted this provocative post on the social platform X. However, Musk's plan, rather than forming a traditional political party, is more like building a precise "political lever" to leverage national policies by accurately targeting a few key seats. Political lever: Leveraging Congress with a "key minority" He clearly outlined the core of his tactics 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 (minority seats) will be enough to have a decisive influence on contentious laws and ensure they reflect the true will of the people." The direct catalyst for this "key minority" strategy is the "crazy spending bill" that Musk sees as dramatically increasing the U.S. national debt. This is in direct conflict with his previous concept of leading a "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE) within the Trump administration and striving to cut costs. From "ultimatum" to "second poll": doubts about old Musk's execution? Musk's "second poll" has also received a lot of criticism. Musk had issued an ultimatum: "If this crazy spending bill passes, the American Party will be established the next day." This was an undisputed commitment. However, in reality, when the bill finally passed, the promised "American Party" did not materialize. Musk's actions prompted another round of public opinion polls. This move immediately drew sharp criticism from critics. MeidasTouch editor Ron Filipkowski called him out directly: "You vowed strongly... now you are conducting a second poll. The last poll showed overwhelming support, why do it again? Just do it directly." This tech tycoon's political ambitions seem to be stuck on the crucial step from "big words" to "action." Washington's "third force" undercurrent Although Musk's plan's execution is in doubt, he may not be alone. According to American media, discussions about forming a new party have been underway in Washington's political circles, with participants including "serious" politicians. It is worth mentioning that this potential "third force" will mainly consist of anti-Trump Republicans and centrist Democrats. Quoting an anonymous source, American media reported: "The Republican Party we know is no longer... under the leadership of the Trump administration, we no longer recognize ourselves. A strong movement is rising within the party to restore the values we held during our growth process and reclaim the middle ground." This centrifugal force from within the establishment resonates oddly with Musk's call. The real question may have shifted from "Will Musk form a party?" to "Who will replicate this pattern." In the future, individuals or groups with huge capital and media influence may increasingly leverage national policies by accurately targeting a few key seats. This could also give rise to unpredictable new political risks, which all market participants should be highly vigilant about. This article is selected from "Wall Street See News", authored by Gao Zhimou; GMTEight editor: He Yucheng.