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Elon Musk Faces $48 Billion Loss in Contracts

6/7/2025

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Elon Musk's empire, encompassing SpaceX and Tesla, stands on the brink of losing a staggering $48 billion in government contracts if President Trump acts on his threats. Such a move could cripple vital U.S. defense and space initiatives, especially the Space Force's National Security Space Launch program, which is heavily dependent on SpaceX's innovative rockets.

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Elon Musk's empire, encompassing SpaceX and Tesla, stands on the brink of losing a staggering $48 billion in government contracts if President Trump acts on his threats. Such a move could cripple vital U.S. defense and space initiatives, especially the Space Force's National Security Space Launch program, which is heavily dependent on SpaceX's innovative rockets.