SpaceX Contracts Reviewed by Trump-Era Officials Amid Political Rift

The Trump administration launched a formal review of SpaceX’s federal contracts shortly after former President Donald Trump publicly suggested cutting ties with Elon Musk’s companies, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.

Political Tensions Spark Contract Scrutiny The General Services Administration (GSA) initiated the review in June, focusing on potential waste in the company’s multibillion-dollar agreements with federal agencies. Internal memos show that the GSA requested detailed “scorecards” from the Department of Defense, NASA, and other agencies, assessing both the monetary value of SpaceX’s contracts and the availability of viable alternatives.

Trump’s calls for reevaluation stemmed from his escalating public feud with Musk, who criticized his fiscal policies and spending bills. In response, Trump called for terminating government contracts with Musk-affiliated firms on social platform Truth Social.

Strategic Importance Overrules Political Friction Despite the political pressure, top officials at the White House and the Pentagon concluded that SpaceX remains indispensable to U.S. defense and space missions. The company’s dominance in rocket launches, satellite infrastructure, and rapid deployment capabilities led to the continuation of key deals.

One such contract includes a $5.9 billion agreement with the Department of Defense awarded earlier this year. SpaceX is also locked in for major upcoming NASA missions, reinforcing its critical position in national aerospace strategy.

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