The White House recently instructed the Defense Department and NASA to compile details on SpaceX contracts, sources told Reuters.
This decision came after a public dispute between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, the founder of SpaceX.
According to four individuals familiar with the matter, the review may lead to retaliatory action against Musk or his companies.
The administration’s directive involves scrutiny of SpaceX’s federal contracts, which are worth billions of dollars.
Simultaneously, the Pentagon is reportedly assessing whether SpaceX’s involvement should be limited in a planned U.S. missile defense system.
This system is part of a broader national security initiative being developed by the administration.
Reuters noted that it remains unclear whether the government will cancel any of SpaceX’s estimated $22 billion in federal contracts.
However, the order indicates the administration is pursuing the possibility Trump raised during a recent press appearance.
Speaking aboard Air Force One on June 6, President Trump said, “We’ll take a look at everything,” in response to questions about Musk’s government ties, the New York Post reported.
His remarks followed Musk’s public criticism and controversial social media activity.
A White House spokesperson declined to comment directly on Musk’s business but stated the administration is