Elon Musk has spoken out against President Donald Trump’s proposed budget cut, which would slash 50% of NASA’s science funding. As SpaceX’s largest contractor, Musk says the cuts are “troubling” and contradict his own support for science. The proposal would reduce NASA’s overall budget by 20%. Musk’s comments mark a major public split with Trump, who has vowed to cut government spending and abolish waste, fraud, and abuse. The move is likely to face opposition from Congress, which will review the budget before it reaches the president’s desk.
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