Bannon Urges Trump to Seize SpaceX Amid Musk NASA Dispute

Tensions between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk have escalated into a public feud, with Musk threatening to decommission SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft, which is essential for NASA astronaut transport to the International Space Station. The dispute intensified after Musk criticized Trump's tax and spending bill and made allegations involving Trump's name in Jeffrey Epstein files. In retaliation, Trump suggested revoking Musk's government contracts to save billions of dollars, sparking calls from former Trump advisor Steve Bannon for the president to seize control of SpaceX under the Defense Production Act. While Bannon and others urge nationalization, legal experts note that the Act does not explicitly authorize the outright seizure of private companies, though Trump could target Musk's contracts and federal partnerships instead. SpaceX holds critical contracts tied to U.S. national security, including Pentagon satellite projects and NASA's Artemis moon program, complicating potential government intervention. The feud has disrupted the previously cooperative relationship between Trump and Musk, with harsh accusations exchanged across social media platforms.