Politics · October 9, 2026
White House on Trump purchasing SpaceX debt before space order: 'No conflicts of interest'
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The White House has denied that President Trump’s acquisition of over $1 million in SpaceX debt, occurring just two days before he signed an executive order regarding space transportation policy, constitutes a conflict of interest. The investment was revealed in recent financial disclosures and involves a company led by Elon Musk, a prominent ally of the president.
The White House has denied that President Trump’s acquisition of over $1 million in SpaceX debt, occurring just two days before he signed an executive order regarding space transportation policy, constitutes a conflict of interest. The investment was revealed in recent financial disclosures and involves a company led by Elon Musk, a prominent ally of the president.