Trump makes a last-minute backtrack on his pick to lead NASA

NASA’s next mission could see a significant shift in leadership as President Trump reverses course, withdrawing Jared Isaacman’s nomination to lead the agency. While Trump had previously backed Isaacman, now he’s aligning with another nominee to support his “America First” agenda. Isaacman, who faced political backlash due to his ties with Democrats through his philanthropy, has also been an influential figure in the commercial space industry, including a notable spacewalk. His departure marks a pivotal moment as Trump seeks to bolster NASA under his new directive.