Elon Musk has claimed he would not seek government subsidies, yet his business ventures have thrived on substantial federal funding totaling approximately $38 billion. This financial backing has established Musk as a pivotal partner for U.S. government projects, particularly in space travel and national security. President Trump's recent threats to end these contracts raised skepticism about their feasibility due to Musk's integral role, especially with SpaceX's monopoly on transporting astronauts to the International Space Station. Experts suggest that both Musk and the administration may need to maintain a working relationship going forward.
"While their political partnership appears to be at an end, it is difficult to imagine the government cancelling SpaceX contracts anytime soon..."
"Musk has deep ties to the U.S. space program and intelligence community..."
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