Trump says SpaceX will reach Mars if he's elected. Could that really happen?

Elon Musk aims to send astronauts to Mars by January 2029, aligning with a potential second Trump presidency. However, numerous technological challenges and funding uncertainties persist, including reliable life-support systems, in-orbit refueling, and securing necessary resources for the return trip. SpaceX must also address commitments to NASA's Artemis moon missions.