Disrupting the 2026 landscape? Musk discusses "party building": the goal is 2 to 3 Senate seats and 8 to 10 House districts

"Independence Day is the best time to ask if you want to break free from the two-party (some might say one-party) system! Should we create an American Party?" On the day President Trump celebrated the passage of his "Great Beautiful Bill" through Congress, Elon Musk posted this provocative message on social media platform X. However, Musk's proposal is less about forming a traditional political party and more about creating a precise "political lever" to influence national policy by targeting a few key seats. Political Lever: Using the "Key Minority" to Influence Congress He clearly articulated his tactical core to his followers: "Focus on just 2 or 3 Senate seats and 8 to 10 House districts." Musk further explained: "Given the (Congress's) slim legislative advantage, these (few seats) will be enough to play a decisive role on controversial laws, ensuring they align with the true will of the people." The direct trigger for this "key minority" strategy is the "crazy spending bill," which Musk believes will dramatically increase the U.S. national debt. This stands in direct conflict with his previous efforts to lead the "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE) under the Trump administration, striving to cut costs. From "Ultimatum" to "Second Poll": Doubts About Old Musk's Execution? Musk's "second poll" has also faced considerable skepticism. Musk issued an ultimatum: "If this crazy spending bill passes, the American Party will be established the next day." This was an undeniable commitment. However, the reality is that when the bill finally passed, the promised "American Party" did not materialize. Musk's action was merely to initiate another round of public opinion polling. This move immediately drew sharp criticism from detractors. MeidasTouch editor Ron Filipkowski directly called him out: "You once swore hard... now you're conducting a second poll. The last results already showed overwhelming support, why do it again? Just go ahead and do it." The tech mogul's political ambitions seem to be stuck at the crucial step from "grandiose statements" to "actual action." The Undercurrent of a "Third Force" in Washington Despite doubts about Musk's execution, he may not be a "lone warrior." U.S. media reports that discussions about forming a new political party have been quietly ongoing in Washington's political circles, with participation from "serious" political figures. Notably, this potential "third force" will primarily consist of anti-Trump Republicans and centrist Democrats. U.S. media quoted an anonymous source saying: "The Republican Party we once knew is no longer... Under Trump's leadership, we no longer recognize ourselves. A powerful movement is rising within the party, demanding a return to the values we held during our growth and reclaiming the center ground This centrifugal force from within the establishment resonates oddly with Musk's call. The real highlight may have shifted from "Will Musk establish a political party?" to "Who will replicate this model?" In the future, individuals or groups with significant capital and public opinion influence may increasingly leverage precise strikes on a few key positions to pry open national policies. This could also give rise to a new type of political risk that is difficult to predict, warranting high vigilance from all market participants