SpaceX Warns Investors: Elon Musk Could Jump Back Into Government Roles—Here’s Why It Matters

Elon Musk's political ambitions aren't parked for good. SpaceX just dropped a regulatory bombshell—hinting the billionaire could return to government service, leaving investors sweating over potential conflicts.

What's at stake? The world's most valuable private company faces unprecedented uncertainty if its celebrity CEO splits focus again. Remember the Tesla SEC saga? Buckle up.

Wall Street's take: 'Another distraction from revenue targets.' Because nothing says 'stable investment' like a founder chasing geopolitical clout between rocket launches.

SpaceX adds political risks to $400B valuation deal

This warning came packaged with SpaceX’s latest tender offer, which allows employees and early investors to sell part of their stakes. The company, which is still private, is offering to buy back up to $1.25 billion in shares, Bloomberg reported. SpaceX’s internal valuation now stands at around $400 billion, making it the most valuable private company in the world.

This tender language was added under the “risk factors” section, where companies usually highlight anything that could affect business operations. Given Elon’s unpredictable political moves, SpaceX seems to be warning investors not to assume he’ll stay on the sidelines.

Despite claiming in May that he’d refocus on his Core businesses (Tesla, xAI, and SpaceX), Elon has continued mixing politics and enterprise. “Back to working 7 days a week and sleeping in the office if my little kids are away,” he posted on X weeks after attacking Trump.

None of this comes as a surprise to those watching closely. SpaceX is deeply tied to the U.S. government. It’s a top contractor for NASA and the Department of Defense, launching Falcon rockets, developing Starship, and running a vast network of over 8,000 Starlink satellites in orbit.

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