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Elon responded candidly, acknowledging this perspective and emphasizing that even a small third-party presence in Congress could have outsized influence by preventing either major party from securing a majority. Musk expressed frustration that the mainstream parties lack the political will to address core issues like government spending and national debt. His critique was sharp: "The GOP might call the big beautiful bill a tax cut, but it’s not a real tax cut if you don’t cut spending."