White House probes SpaceX deals as #TRUMP –#ElonMusk rift deepens 🚀

The Trump administration has launched a review of SpaceX’s government contracts following a feud with Elon Musk. Early findings show that most contracts are crucial, with NASA and the Pentagon confirming SpaceX’s work is vital for national security and human spaceflight. 🛸

The Feud 🧑‍💼⚡

In June, Musk criticized Trump’s tax policies and stance on electric vehicles. Trump responded on Truth Social, calling Musk “overly reliant” on federal subsidies and suggesting Tesla and SpaceX would collapse without government aid. 🏗️💸

Trump remarked, “Elon may get more subsidy than any human being in history. Without subsidies, he’d probably have to close up shop and head back to South Africa.” 🇿🇦

The Review Process 📊

After Trump’s remarks, Josh Gruenbaum, Federal Acquisition Commissioner, requested NASA and the Department of Defense evaluate SpaceX’s contracts based on costs, performance, and whether competitors could do the same. 🔍 Despite the pressure, reviews confirmed SpaceX’s unmatched capabilities. Gwynne Shotwell, SpaceX President, met with White House officials to discuss the review. 🌌

SpaceX’s Critical Role 🚀

SpaceX is essential for US space operations, including launching GPS satellites and ferrying astronauts with its Crew Dragon capsule. In April, the Pentagon awarded SpaceX 28 national security missions worth $5.9 billion. Another NASA crewed flight is set for later this month. 🌍🚀

Musk’s Backtrack 🔄

Musk briefly threatened to pull out of Crew Dragon amid the dispute but later backtracked. Despite this, NASA officials remain concerned about the risks of over-reliance on one company. 🛑⚖️

The Trump-Musk saga reveals how political tensions can affect national security contracts but also emphasize SpaceX’s irreplaceable role. 🌠

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