Will Trump and Musk bury the hatchet?
Billions in Federal Spending Under Scrutiny as Tensions Escalate Between President Trump and Tech Billionaire Elon Musk
In a bold move that’s sending shockwaves through Washington and Silicon Valley, President Donald Trump has directed a sweeping review of all federal contracts awarded to Elon Musk’s companies—including the tech titan’s crown jewel, SpaceX.
Sources close to the administration confirm that the Department of Defense and NASA were ordered earlier this month to examine billions of dollars in government contracts tied to Musk, following his public feud with the President.
👉 What’s at stake? More than $22 billion in taxpayer-funded deals, national security priorities, and America’s space dominance.
According to insiders, this review is not just a formality—it’s a realignment of priorities. The Trump White House is making it clear: no one is too big to answer for how federal dollars are spent, not even Elon Musk.
Contracts Under the Microscope
SpaceX, now deeply embedded in U.S. military and space programs, has become a key government partner. But that relationship is now being questioned. Pentagon officials are even considering limiting SpaceX’s future involvement in America’s next-generation missile defense system, part of President Trump’s “Golden Dome” initiative.
Although no contracts have been canceled yet, the message from Trump is unmistakable: taxpayer-funded partnerships must serve the interests of the American people, not the egos of billionaires.
“We’ll take a look at everything,” President Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One, reinforcing his commitment to accountability and national strength.
Political Games or Justified Review?
The backdrop of this review is Musk’s recent political meltdown. After calling for Trump’s impeachment and making bizarre statements linking the President to a convicted sex offender, Musk is now walking back his rhetoric—but the damage may already be done.
Sources say the White House wants to be ready to act quickly if Musk continues to cross the line. “This is about political leverage and national accountability,” one source told Reuters.
And while critics claim this could politicize contracting decisions, supporters argue it’s about time someone held big tech and government spending to account.
“Musk’s DOGE task force scrutinized thousands of contracts. Now his own are being reviewed. That’s poetic justice,” said one government watchdog.
NASA and Military Rely Heavily on SpaceX
Musk’s SpaceX currently holds a $5 billion deal with NASA to operate the only American spacecraft capable of carrying astronauts to the International Space Station. The company also manages a classified satellite network for U.S. intelligence—further tying its fate to the federal government.
But when Musk threatened to deactivate the Dragon spacecraft during his tirade, it sparked real concern among defense insiders. Can such a critical asset be trusted in the hands of someone behaving so erratically?
Trump’s Message: No Free Rides
President Trump’s administration is sending a strong message: Federal funding is not a blank check.
A White House spokesperson told reporters that all bids and contracts will face “rigorous review.” NASA echoed that sentiment, affirming that partnerships will only continue if they align with the President’s goals for American space leadership.
With more than $22 billion in SpaceX contracts on the books, conservative taxpayers have every right to demand accountability.
Bottom Line
This is about more than Elon Musk. It’s about making sure federal spending reflects American values, national security comes first, and tech elites don’t play by their own rules.
President Trump is standing up—again—for the American taxpayer, the Constitution, and the safety of this nation.
