The USG is paying SpaceX less than their (older, better connected) domestic competitors. Usually substantially less. Arianespace gets large direct subsidies, i

The USG is paying SpaceX less than their (older, better connected) domestic competitors. Usually substantially less. Arianespace gets large direct subsidies, in addition to being paid more per launch by European governments (and commercial customers) than SpaceX. The subsidies talking point is dumb and needs to die, but I guess it's easier to try to deflect blame than, you know, compete.