Despite Trump-Musk fight, US still relies on Musk’s SpaceX
(MENAFN) In June, when U.S. President Donald Trump publicly criticized Elon Musk and demanded a halt to federal contracts with his companies, many observers saw it as little more than political grandstanding. However, behind the scenes, the Trump administration conducted a thorough review of federal agreements with Musk’s enterprises, especially SpaceX. This review revealed just how integral Musk’s aerospace ventures had become to U.S. government operations.
The conflict began after Musk openly condemned Trump’s major tax-and-spending proposal, known as the "Big Beautiful Bill," warning that it could "bankrupt America." Musk even suggested the possibility of launching a new political party in response. Trump retaliated on his social media platform, Truth Social, accusing Musk of being “the most heavily subsidized businessman in history” and calling for the cancellation of his federal contracts.
Despite this public clash, the deep reliance of U.S. agencies on SpaceX’s services made it clear that severing ties would not be straightforward, underscoring Musk’s pivotal role in national space and security infrastructure.
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