🔹 Elon Musk has fallen out of Donald Trump's favor – and Jeff Bezos is wasting no time seizing the opportunity.

Following a public clash between Musk and former President Trump – during which Musk criticized Trump’s policies and even hinted at founding a new political party – a new favorite has quietly emerged in Washington's power circles: Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.

According to Bloomberg, Bezos has already spoken with Trump twice this month, while Blue Origin’s CEO Dave Limp met with White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles. The goal? To secure more government contracts and elevate Blue Origin’s position in federal space programs – right as Musk faces threats of losing lucrative deals.

Musk Out, Bezos In

In early June, Musk openly criticized Trump-backed legislation and distanced himself from the current Republican agenda. Trump quickly reacted – pulling support for Musk’s candidate to lead NASA and publicly threatening to end federal deals with Musk's companies.

“The easiest way to save billions in our budget is to cut Elon’s subsidies and contracts,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “I’ve always been surprised Biden didn’t do it first!”

Musk was once one of Trump’s closest business allies – helping to select transition team members, backing a $250 million super PAC, and supporting Jared Isaacman’s NASA nomination. Now all of that is gone.

Blue Origin Isn't SpaceX Yet – But It Has Big Ambitions

Bezos’ Blue Origin still lags behind Musk’s SpaceX – in both launch count and contracts. SpaceX is planning up to 170 launches in 2025, while Blue Origin has completed only one launch of its New Glenn rocket and delayed a second one. Still, Bezos is pushing forward – both politically and technologically.

Blue Origin aims to land a cargo ship on the Moon this year, and it’s also eyeing roles in Trump’s proposed “Golden Dome” missile defense system and future NASA Mars missions. The company secured $2.4 billion in contracts in April – while SpaceX got $5.9 billion.

Bezos Rebuilding Ties with Trump – and Investing in the Relationship

A few years ago, Bezos and Trump were at odds. Trump accused Bezos of using The Washington Post to attack his presidency and misusing postal services through Amazon. That tension is now fading.

🔹 Jeff blocked the Washington Post from endorsing any political candidates.

🔹 Sources say Trump privately praised Bezos for preventing an editorial supporting Kamala Harris.

🔹 Amazon paid $40 million for a documentary about Melania Trump, with most of that money going directly to her.

🔹 The company donated $1 million to Trump’s 2025 inauguration.

🔹 Bezos even invited Trump to his wedding in Venice.

While Trump declined, the invitation itself was a clear charm offensive. Bezos is steadily replacing Musk as Trump’s go-to billionaire.

Less Drama, More Results

While Musk is entangled in political controversy and facing potential loss of federal support, Bezos is keeping his head down, investing money, making strategic moves, and gaining influence. No drama – just business.

Whether that will be enough for Blue Origin to surpass SpaceX remains uncertain. But when it comes to winning favor in Washington, Jeff Bezos is now leading the race. And that could be more important than any rocket launch.


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