Science11/5/2025NYT

Trump Again Names Jared Isaacman to Lead NASA After Pulling His Nomination

Trump Again Names Jared Isaacman to Lead NASA After Pulling His Nomination

Title: Trump Withdraws and Renominates Jared Isaacman as NASA Leader Former President Donald Trump has once again nominated billionaire entrepreneur Jared Isaacman to lead NASA, after previously withdrawing his nomination in June. Isaacman is a private astronaut and an ally of Elon Musk. The nomination was initially brought before the Senate floor, but Trump unexpectedly withdrew it in June. Now, the president has renominated Isaacman for the top position at the space agency. Isaacman is the founder and CEO of Shift4 Payments, a payment processing company. He has also undertaken private space missions, including a SpaceX flight around the Earth in 2021. His close ties with Elon Musk have raised concerns among some observers about the potential influence of private interests on NASA's decision-making. The renomination of Isaacman suggests that Trump remains committed to placing a private sector leader at the helm of the space agency, despite the previous withdrawal of his nomination and potential concerns about conflicts of interest.

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