Elon Musk’s potential involvement in President Donald Trump’s Golden Dome missile defense initiative is now uncertain following their recent public feud, despite subsequent efforts to reconcile.
The White House confirmed it is not actively seeking to cancel Musk’s existing federal contracts, but his company’s role in the new defense system appears to be in jeopardy.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said she was unaware of any moves to revoke Musk’s contracts when asked about the status of his involvement in the Golden Dome project.
This follows a tense period where Trump threatened to cancel Musk’s federal funding after the billionaire criticized his policies. Trump warned of “serious consequences” if Musk supported Democrats, taking issue with criticism of his massive spending plan.
The dispute cooled after Musk posted positive messages about Trump on X, called him directly, and expressed regret over some of his earlier posts during the online feud.
Musk’s companies currently hold government contracts worth approximately $38 billion, even without the Golden Dome assignment. However, his inclusion in the defense project is now being questioned, according to a report from Reuters.
Trump had previously showcased a large graphic of the proposed missile shield alongside a presentation about the