Can Musk break the two-party monopoly? The newly established "American Party" faces multiple real challenges.

Recently, American entrepreneur Elon Musk expressed deep dissatisfaction with the Trump administration's proposed "Big and Beautiful" tax and spending bill, and officially announced the formation of a new political party called "American Party." The new party concept triggered by political differences On June 30, Elon Musk posted several harshly worded statements on his social media platform X, launching a fierce attack on the "Big and Beautiful" bill. The tech giant condemned this legislation as "extremely crazy and highly destructive" policy, warning that its implementation would severely worsen the financial situation in the United States.

In a series of tweets, Musk not only harshly criticized the lawmakers supporting the bill, stating that they "should feel ashamed," but also issued a stern warning that if the bill is ultimately passed, he would immediately initiate the process of forming a new political party within 24 hours. This strong statement immediately attracted widespread attention from both the political and business sectors in the United States.

In order to verify public opinion and promote this plan, Musk launched an online vote asking whether to establish the American Party before the bill took effect on July 4, attracting about 1.249 million internet users to participate, of which 65.4% expressed support. Subsequently, he officially announced the establishment of the American Party on July 5, claiming that this move would "return freedom to you," and accused the United States of being on the brink of bankruptcy due to "waste and corruption." The midterm elections may establish the credibility of the new political party. Currently, the "American Party" has set its sights on the midterm elections in November 2026. In a post on the social platform X on July 6, Musk not only inquired about the time and location of the inaugural convention, suggesting that it would be a very interesting step, but also revealed that he has recently discussed specific plans for establishing a new political party with friends.

The initial goals set by the party were quite specific, aiming to win 2 to 3 Senate seats and 8 to 10 House districts in Congress, hoping to play a decisive role in Congress by holding these key positions. Behind this series of actions is the complete rupture of the political alliance between Musk and Trump. Although he had previously supported Trump and the Republican Party in the 2024 U.S. election, their relationship has taken a sharp turn for the worse recently due to significant differences in policy positions. The emergence of the "American Party" signifies Musk's official break with Trump and his attempt to challenge and change the deeply entrenched two-party system in the United States by forming a new political party. CCTV comments on the difficulties faced by the "American Party". According to a report by the Financial Association citing CCTV News on July 6, it is not easy for Musk to create a third party that can challenge the U.S. two-party system, and it may take years to address the legal and economic difficulties.

As pointed out by the seasoned election lawyer in the report, the criteria for recognizing the eligibility of new political parties to run for office varies from state to state in the United States. Taking California as an example, a new political party must either recruit and maintain at least 0.33% of the state's voters as members or collect signatures from 1.1 million voters to appear on the ballot. Moreover, gaining recognition from the Federal Election Commission at the national level is almost certain to face strong opposition from the Democratic and Republican parties. In addition, preparing campaign funds is also a huge challenge. Lee Goodman, the former chairman of the Federal Election Commission, stated that even wealthy individuals like Musk may need thousands of donors to collectively fund his party. Overall, as the analysis suggests, the United States does not only have the two major parties of "Republican" and "Democrat", but also other parties like the Green Party and the Libertarian Party. However, they have long been unable to shake the solid positions of the two major parties. The new political party "American Party" that Musk plans to establish will undoubtedly face even more severe challenges. Conclusion: Musk's "American Party" is a bold challenge to the American political system, but the reality is harsh. The two-party system in the U.S. is like a high wall, making it extremely difficult for a third party to break through. Even someone as strong as Musk must face multiple hurdles such as eligibility to run, fundraising, and media resources. This is not a problem that can be solved by having more money. The rules of the political game in the United States have long been firmly controlled by the two parties, with obstacles set up everywhere from the electoral system to media coverage. The Green Party and the Libertarian Party have been battered for decades, which is clear evidence of this. However, Musk's move still has value. It acts like a mirror, reflecting the limitations of American democracy: it claims to be open to competition, yet in reality, there are severe barriers. The significance of this political experiment lies not in how many seats it can win, but in how much it can shake the rules and boundaries that are taken for granted in American politics. In this era of increasing political polarization, any attempts to break the existing patterns deserve attention. Musk may not become a wall builder, but he can at least be a wall chisel. #马斯克 # political differences