The California Coastal Commission’s 6-4 vote against SpaceX’s request for more frequent launches raises questions about the trade-off between launch frequency and political stance. Musk’s threat of a lawsuit over perceived First Amendment violations seems like a show of his ‘rocket-powered’ resolve. The Biden administration’s apparent reticence to commend the achievement suggests a hidden connection, while Trump’s expression of ‘friendship’ adds a layer of intrigue. Comparing Musk to Benjamin Franklin might hint at his potential as a ‘founding father’ of a new era.