29 reuses of the same rocket! Most people don’t fully grasp the cost reduction this represents for space launches—a capability held exclusively by Elon Musk’s SpaceX.

Yesterday, Trump stated he would “look into” the possibility of deporting Musk and initiating administrative actions to revoke subsidies for his companies. This raises an important question: in an attempt to “punish” a political rival, would Trump risk dismantling one of the United States’ most significant strategic advantages over the rest of the world?