Trump wants to pull SpaceX's government contracts, but reality strikes back: no one can replace them.

The relationship between U.S. President Trump and Musk has taken a sharp turn for the worse recently, with reports suggesting that Trump intends to terminate multiple contracts between SpaceX and the U.S. government, but upon review, it was found to be difficult to execute. This article delves into the power struggle between Silicon Valley and the White House. (Background: Musk makes a big move! TSL releases a new model "Model Y L," aimed at a six-seat family car launching this fall) (Background supplement: Musk's AI girlfriend meme coin Ani reaches a market capitalization of over $50 million, hitting a new high, but its risqué black stockings dance leads to a delisting) The relationship between U.S. President Trump and SpaceX CEO Musk has transformed from former close partners to a public split, becoming a focal point of attention in both technology and political circles. Everyone is watching how the war between the world's most powerful and wealthy men will affect the world. According to a recent report by the Economic Times, the Trump administration has initiated a comprehensive review of the billions of dollars in contracts between SpaceX and the federal government, intending to explore the possibility of terminating the partnership. However, the investigation unexpectedly revealed the U.S. government's high dependence on SpaceX's critical technology, making the idea of a "breakup" a slogan that's easier said than done. Contract review results: Reality of dependence hard to cut According to informed officials, although the Trump administration intends to reduce dependence on SpaceX, the actual review found that whether it is defense rocket launches, low-Earth orbit satellite services, or NASA space missions, SpaceX plays an indispensable role. Even though some contracts are continuously being reviewed, most collaborations are considered "irreplaceable" key missions, leading to the final decision not to terminate. The dilemma of industry reality and policy This political and industrial struggle reflects the U.S. government's real dilemma in the field of space technology. Although the Trump administration hopes to diversify risks and reduce reliance on a single company, there are currently insufficient alternative options, allowing SpaceX and Musk to maintain overwhelming influence in the U.S. space industry. In fact, by 2025, SpaceX secured a $5.9 billion rocket contract from the Pentagon, with 28 launch missions, and continues to receive a new round of space missions from NASA, with contracts from the government increasing rather than decreasing. The contradiction under power play The fallout between Trump and Musk is not just a personal grudge; it also reveals the White House's policy dilemma: wanting to "de-Muskify" but finding it difficult to detach from SpaceX's technical support. However, as Musk was once a key ally of the Trump administration, whether the relationship between the two will restore in the future is hard to say, as their differences represent not only simple ideological clashes but also entanglements of hundreds of billions of dollars in interests. As the saying goes: There are no permanent enemies in business... Related reports Musk makes a big move! TSL releases a new model "Model Y L," aimed at a six-seat family car launching this fall TSL Robotaxi opens global registration: priority for test rides ( tutorial ), when will Taiwan's fully autonomous driving hit the road? "Trump wants to cut Musk's SpaceX government contracts, but reality slaps back: No one can replace them" This article was first published in BlockTempo, the most influential Blockchain news media.