White House Scrutiny of SpaceX Contracts Fuels Tensions in Trump-Musk Feud

In recent developments, the White House has initiated an examination of SpaceX's federal contracts, a decision rising from a public dispute between U.S. President Donald Trump and entrepreneur Elon Musk. Reports from insiders reveal that early this June, the White House directed both the Department of Defense and NASA to gather comprehensive details regarding SpaceX’s multi-billion dollar government contracts.

Sources indicate this move is part of potential retaliatory measures against Musk and his company. The scrutiny is expected to lead to an extended review process. While it remains uncertain whether the White House plans to cancel SpaceX’s existing federal contracts, valued at roughly $22 billion, the ongoing audit suggests that the Trump administration is considering its previously vocal threats of severing commercial ties and withdrawing subsidies from Musk enterprises.

A spokesperson for the White House, while responding to inquiries, avoided direct comments on matters concerning Musk’s businesses, instead emphasizing, “The Trump administration is committed to a strict examination of all bids and contracts.”

These actions are perceived as the administration’s strategic preparation for potential political maneuvers against Musk. The Pentagon is also assessing the possibility of reducing SpaceX’s involvement in upcoming missile defense initiatives. Consequently, NASA officials stress their commitment to collaborating with industry partners to fulfill the president's objectives in space exploration.