The White House announced on Saturday that President Donald Trump would soon announce a new candidate for NASA’s leadership, as well as confirmed that Tech Billionaire Jared Isaacman is no longer under consideration for the post. However, no official reason has been given for this reversal. But this step was taken by the Senate just before the voting to confirm Isaqman.
The news agency report quoted White House spokesman Liz Houston as saying that it is necessary that the next NASA leader should be fully aligned with President Trump’s US First policy and soon a new candidate will be announced by President Trump. “
Isaqman was nominated for the NASA chief by President Trump in December. His appointment as his background was in the private sector surprised many people in the space community.
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Trump has shared a post on social media, announced to withdraw the nomination of Jred. In which he wrote, ‘After the previous investigations, I am withdrawing the nomination of Jred Isaqman as the head of NASA. I will soon announce the new candidate who will be associated with the mission and will give priority to America in space.
The news outlet semaphor first quoted sources as saying that the White House is planning to withdraw the nomination of ISACANAN.
Isaqman recently passed through a confirmation hearing before the Senate Commerce Committee. On April 30, the committee voted for his nomination to pursue the full Senate. South Dakot’s Senate majority leader John Theun had taken steps to determine the voting when the Senate resumes after the Memorial Day holiday. However, concerns emerged among the supporters of Isaqman that the White House could withdraw his nomination. Because Elon Musk is out of Trump administration.
Reuters quoted a source as saying that Musk is disappointed with the removal of Isaqman and considers it inspired by politics. Reacting to this news on X, Musk praised Isaqman and wrote, ‘It is rare to find such a competent and good person.’
During his confirmation hearing, Isaqman addressed these concerns while distance from Musk. Especially he expressed his commitment to the lunar landing when he was confirmed, which is different from Musk’s ideas, as Musk first termed the lunar missions as diverting attention.
The new nomination by President Trump is expected to be announced soon, which will make a widespread impact on NASA’s future leadership and its strategic guidelines.