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- US President announces a pending new nominee.
- White House states NASA administrator will guide humanity in space.
- Surprising nomination shift seems to be a snub towards billionaire Musk.
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump announced on Saturday his decision to withdraw the nomination of Jared Isaacman, a billionaire entrepreneur closely associated with Elon Musk, to lead NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration).
In December, prior to his return to the presidency, Trump expressed his intention for Isaacman, the first private astronaut to embark on a spacewalk, to succeed as the head of NASA.
However, on Saturday, Trump revealed on his Truth Social platform, “After a comprehensive examination of previous connections, I am formally withdrawing the nomination of Jared Isaacman for NASA Administrator.”
He added, “I will soon announce a new nominee who is aligned with our mission and will prioritize America in space exploration.”
Earlier that day, the New York Times reported the impending withdrawal, noting unnamed sources who indicated that the move followed the revelation of Isaacman’s donations to notable Democrats.
In response to that report, the White House told AFP via email that “it’s vital for the next NASA leader to align fully with President Trump’s America First agenda.”
“The Administrator of NASA will oversee efforts to advance human exploration in space and will fulfill President Trump’s ambitious mission of placing the American flag on Mars,” the statement read.
The withdrawal appears to be a slight against Musk, especially considering that Musk had recently stepped back from leading Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Musk reportedly advocated for Isaacman, who has had prominent business ties to SpaceX, to take on the NASA leadership role, raising potential concerns over conflicts of interest.
In light of this development, Musk highlighted on X that “it’s uncommon to find someone as capable and good-hearted.”
At 42, Isaacman, CEO of Shift4 Payments, has emerged as a leading figure in commercial space travel, thanks to his prominent collaborations with SpaceX. He made headlines last September when he became the first non-professional astronaut to conduct a spacewalk, clinging to the exterior of a Crew Dragon spacecraft while admiring Earth from space.
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