Group 1 - The passage of Trump's "Big and Beautiful" bill by the U.S. Senate, with a vote of 51-50, marks the end of electric vehicle tax credits, significantly impacting Tesla's financial situation and severing the alliance between Musk and Trump [1] - The policy adjustment reflects a deeper transformation in the U.S. political and economic landscape, indicating a backlash from traditional industries against the renewable energy strategy [1] Group 2 - Musk's recent poll on social platform X, which garnered 80% support, highlights a growing discontent among the American public towards the two-party system, with 45% identifying as "independent voters," a historical high [3] - Musk's proposed ideas, such as "data-driven decision-making" and "technological neutrality," resonate with middle voters seeking rational politics, similar to Trump's earlier slogans [3] Group 3 - The fractures within the two-party system are widening, with internal conflicts in the Democratic Party over healthcare reform and in the Republican Party regarding immigration policy, presenting a strategic opportunity for a potential "American Party" [4] - Musk's ability to unite Silicon Valley elites, Wall Street reformists, and technocrats from the military-industrial complex could mirror the historical shift of the Republican Party replacing the Whig Party [4] Group 4 - Despite Musk's personal wealth exceeding $200 billion, the financial landscape of the 2024 federal elections shows total expenditures surpassing $14 billion, indicating the resilience of traditional political networks formed through lobbying and the "revolving door" phenomenon [4] - The emergence of a new political entity like the "American Party" could face significant challenges from established interests in energy and pharmaceuticals, leading to potential political backlash against Musk [4] Group 5 - The intersection of technology and politics may redefine existing rules, with Musk's initiatives potentially reshaping political paradigms through concepts like "algorithmic governance" and "scientific decision-making" [5] - The current climate crisis and AI revolution have brought U.S. politics to a critical juncture, making the political experiment initiated by Musk a significant case study for observing the resilience of American institutions [5]