The California Coastal Commission’s (CCC) recent actions against Elon Musk's SpaceX follow a disturbing trend of political retribution in government, resembling what we’ve seen on the federal level.Musk, a legal immigrant who revolutionized the electric vehicle industry, faces scrutiny not for environmental concerns, but for his political views, particularly his alignment with Donald Trump. This led to a lawsuit against the CCC, with unexpected support from Governor Newsom.Musk's vow to improve government efficiency, much like his overhaul of Twitter, is framed as retribution by bureaucrats threatened by reform. He transformed Twitter by laying off 80% of the staff and streamlining operations. This wasn’t out of spite, but an effort to make the company more efficient. Similar
