Sign In

Delhi News Daily

  • Home
  • Fashion
  • Business
  • World News
  • Technology
  • Sports
  • Politics
  • Lifestyle
  • Entertainment
Reading: Trump–Musk rift deepens: Elon Musk announces decommissioning of SpaceX Dragon spacecraft after Trump targets government contracts – Times of India – Delhi News Daily
Share

Delhi News Daily

Font ResizerAa
Search
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
© 2022 Foxiz News Network. Ruby Design Company. All Rights Reserved.
Delhi News Daily > Blog > World News > Trump–Musk rift deepens: Elon Musk announces decommissioning of SpaceX Dragon spacecraft after Trump targets government contracts – Times of India – Delhi News Daily
World News

Trump–Musk rift deepens: Elon Musk announces decommissioning of SpaceX Dragon spacecraft after Trump targets government contracts – Times of India – Delhi News Daily

delhinewsdaily
Last updated: June 5, 2025 8:53 pm
delhinewsdaily
Share
SHARE


Trump–Musk rift deepens: Elon Musk announces decommissioning of SpaceX Dragon spacecraft after Trump targets government contracts

In a dramatic escalation of their ongoing feud, Elon Musk on Thursday said SpaceX would begin decommissioning its Dragon spacecraft, following US President Donald Trump‘s threat to terminate federal contracts and subsidies linked to the tech billionaire.“In light of the President’s statement about cancellation of my government contracts, @SpaceX will begin decommissioning its Dragon spacecraft immediately,” Musk posted on X.The Dragon spacecraft can accommodate a maximum of 7 astronauts for journeys to and from Earth’s orbit and further destinations. Currently, it stands as the sole operational spacecraft with the ability to transport substantial cargo back to Earth. This private vessel successfully transported humans to the space station, marking a historic achievement. The Dragon capsule was also used to bring stranded astronauts Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore back home; assisted by fellow American Nick Hague, and Russian cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov.The spacecraft also plays a vital role in supporting Nasa‘s Commercial Resupply Services initiative.Also read: Will Elon Musk start a new political party?Musk’s announcement came in response to a Truth Social post by Trump, who wrote, “The easiest way to save money in our Budget, Billions and Billions of Dollars, is to terminate Elon’s Governmental Subsidies and Contracts. I was always surprised that Biden didn’t do it!”Trump further claimed he had long planned to revoke electric vehicle mandates and had pushed Musk out of his administration. “Elon was ‘wearing thin,’ I asked him to leave, I took away his EV Mandate that forced everyone to buy Electric Cars that nobody else wanted (that he knew for months I was going to do!), and he just went CRAZY!”Tensions between US President Donald Trump and Elon Musk have escalated sharply over Trump’s flagship economic bill, which includes significant cuts to electric vehicle and solar incentives. Once considered allies, the two have clashed publicly in recent days, with Musk criticising the bill’s contents and Trump accusing the billionaire of betrayal.The fallout escalated on Thursday after Trump expressed disappointment in Musk during public remarks, saying he had “helped him a lot” and implying Musk only turned against the bill after learning the EV mandate would be rolled back. Musk, in turn, denied having seen the bill before its passage and blasted it as rushed and filled with “disgusting pork.” The Tesla CEO also took aim at Trump’s rhetoric, mocking the president’s claim that the legislation was “big and beautiful.”The bill’s rollback of clean energy incentives directly affects Musk’s businesses, especially Tesla and SpaceX, which have benefited from various federal programs in the past.





Source link

Share This Article
Twitter Email Copy Link Print
What do you think?
Love0
Sad0
Happy0
Sleepy0
Angry0
Dead0
Wink0
Previous Article Is Donald Trump really named in the Epstein Files? Here’s what we know – Times of India – Delhi News Daily
Next Article Trump-Musk feud turns ugly; escalated on social media: Top developments – Times of India – Delhi News Daily
Leave a comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recent Posts

  • States of emergency for New York & New Jersey; video shows subways swamped, flooded streets: Key points – Times of India – Delhi News Daily
  • ‘They have to pay a fair rate’: Trump hikes tariff on Canada from 25% to 35%; here’s why – Times of India – Delhi News Daily
  • Virginia mall scare: Man attempts to abduct 3-year-old; court records show history of violence – Times of India – Delhi News Daily
  • Flysbs Aviation IPO to open with strong buzz as GMP soars to 86% – Delhi News Daily
  • Trade war: ‘Major success’ or ‘factless turbulence’? Here’s how nations reacted to Trump’s new tariffs – Times of India – Delhi News Daily

Recent Comments

No comments to show.

You Might Also Like

World News

US on Iran: Not Pete Hegseth, ‘Gorilla’ Erik Kurilla is calling the shots on Middle East crisis – Times of India – Delhi News Daily

Iran hawk US General Erik Kurilla is calling the shots in the matter of US's involvement in the Iran-Israel war.…

5 Min Read

‘Wedding of liberal royalty’: Alex Soros marries Hillary Clinton’s ex-aide Huma Abedin – Times of India – Delhi News Daily

Alex Soros gets married to Huma Abedin, former aide of Hillary Clinton. Alex Soros, the son of Democratic party's patron…

6 Min Read

‘Boycott Walmart’: Company distances itself from heiress Christy Walton after anti-Trump ad, ‘she doesn’t even live in US’ – Times of India – Delhi News Daily

Walmart heiress Christy Walton faced MAGA fury after giving 'No Kings Day' advertisement in NYT. Amid a major 'boycott' call…

5 Min Read
World News

Dubai: Free Wi-Fi now available on all 259 intercity buses, all you need to know | World News – Times of India – Delhi News Daily

Passengers connect to free Wi-Fi on an RTA intercity bus in Dubai, enhancing their daily commute/ Image: RTA TL;DRAll intercity…

7 Min Read

Delhi News Daily

© Delhi News Daily Network.

Incognito Web Technologies

Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?