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Trump Makes Threats. SpaceX Is Too Big to Cancel.

Barron’s

June 5, 2025

CSET’s Kathleen Curlee shared her expert analysis in an op-ed published by Barron’s. In her piece, she examines Elon Musk’s unraveling relationship with President Trump and the political and market consequences for Tesla and SpaceX.

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