The EPI briefing outlines how these state-level initiatives "use disingenuous calls to 'root out inefficiency' and 'cut wasteful spending' as a smokescreen," with the ultimate goal of funding tax cuts for the wealthy.
Peter Beck emphasized that Rocket Lab is viewed as a stable and focused public company that solely builds rockets and satellites, attracting both governmental and commercial clients. "It's fair to say that folks, both government and commercial, come to us and they know that they have a very even-keeled public company that just builds rockets and satellites, and executes against that and nothing else," Beck stated.
Elon Musk's actions have included displaying a Nazi salute, promoting misinformation, and undermining humanitarian efforts, contributing to a dangerous political climate in the U.S.