Isaacman has a contract worth tens of millions of dollars, or more, with Elon Musk’s spaceflight and satellite company, SpaceX. Isaacman, a pilot and commercial astronaut, has traveled to space twice on SpaceX spacecraft. The Senate Commerce Committee has not yet scheduled a hearing on Isaacman’s nomination.

Two years ago, the Tesla founder and DOGE chief began to build a diner and drive-in theater in Los Angeles. Then he became a political lightning rod.