Trump Appoints Duffy as Acting NASA Chief
Trump Appoints Duffy as Acting NASA Chief

Trump Appoints Duffy as Acting NASA Chief

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President Donald Trump has appointed Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy as interim NASA administrator after withdrawing his original nominee, Jared Isaacman, due to concerns over Isaacman's political donations and close ties to Elon Musk. Duffy, though lacking experience in the space sector, was praised by Trump for his work in modernizing transportation and rebuilding infrastructure. The leadership change comes as NASA faces potential workforce reductions and budget cuts, heightening uncertainty within the agency. Duffy's appointment has received public support from Isaacman and others, who see it as necessary for political stability. The move underscores the growing political influence over the U.S. space program as well as tensions between Trump and Musk. This reshuffling takes place amid major upcoming NASA missions and ongoing political challenges.

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