Group 1 - The establishment of the "American Party" by Elon Musk aims to challenge the existing two-party political system in the U.S. and is seen as a significant political shift [1][7] - Musk's party plans to participate in the 2026 midterm elections, targeting 2-3 Senate seats and 8-10 House districts, with an initial funding of $100 million [2] - The "American Party" seeks to leverage social media to mobilize support, particularly in swing states like Georgia and Michigan [2] Group 2 - Musk's relationship with Trump has deteriorated, primarily due to the "Big and Beautiful" bill, which threatens Tesla's profitability by eliminating electric vehicle tax credits [3][5] - The passage of the "Big and Beautiful" bill has led to a public feud between Musk and Trump, highlighting the conflict of interests [4][6] - The new party's formation may face significant challenges, including complex registration processes across all 50 states and potential legal hurdles [8][10] Group 3 - Historically, third parties in the U.S. have struggled to gain traction, with no significant national breakthroughs in the last 30 years [11] - Musk's South African origin prevents him from running for president, which may weaken the party's appeal at the top level [9] - Both major parties, the Democrats and Republicans, are likely to oppose the new party, potentially uniting against it [10]
挑战驴象两党轮流坐庄?马斯克“揭竿起义”,美国党明年参选
Ge Long Hui·2025-07-06 06:16