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Elon Musk vows to start a new political party after Trump feud. Here's why that's harder than it sounds.

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk has reupped his calls to launch a new political party.

Musk first floated launching a third party, dubbed the "America Party ," during a spat with President Trump .

Musk has hinted that he plans to dial back his involvement in politics in the future.

A third party would have to contend with complicated state laws, ballot access rules and intense litigation.

The billionaire's America PAC allows him to donate unlimited sums of money, but requires the group to remain independent from candidates or political parties.

The president has said in recent days that Musk appears to be "upset" that his signature tax and domestic policy bill would phase out electric vehicle tax credits.

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