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Trump Withdraws Isaacman's NASA Nomination After Review of Associations

President Trump has withdrawn Jared Isaacman's nomination to lead NASA, citing a review of his prior associations, with a new nominee to be announced soon.


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President Trump has officially withdrawn the nomination of billionaire Jared Isaacman to lead NASA, stating the decision followed a thorough review of his prior associations. Isaacman, a close associate of Elon Musk and CEO of Shift4, faced scrutiny over his political donations and perceived disloyalty to Trump. The White House emphasized the need for a NASA leader aligned with Trump's America First agenda. Speculation surrounds former Air Force Lieutenant General Steven L. Kwast as a potential replacement. Musk expressed disappointment over the decision, calling Isaacman 'competent and good-hearted.' Isaacman's removal has raised concerns about NASA's leadership amid budget cuts.

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The articles maintain a neutral tone regarding Trump's withdrawal of Isaacman's NASA nomination, focusing on factual reporting.

They highlight the implications of the withdrawal for NASA's leadership and the space community's mixed feelings.

Concerns about political loyalty and NASA's future are expressed, reflecting frustration within the space community.

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Trump to withdraw nomination of Musk ally to head NASA
PBS NewsHourPBS NewsHour·14d·
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"…Trump is withdrawing the nomination of tech billionaire Jared Isaacman, an associate of Elon Musk, to lead NASA."

Trump drops Nasa nominee Jared Isaacman, scrapping Elon Musk’s pick
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"…Isaacman’s removal comes just days after Musk’s official departure from the White House, where the SpaceX CEO’s role as a “special government employee” leading the so-called department of government efficiency (Doge) created turbulence for the administration and frustrated some of Trump’s aides."

White House says it will announce new pick for NASA chief | Politics
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"…The move comes just days before the Senate was expected to vote on Isaacman’s nomination to lead NASA."

White House to replace Trump pick for NASA administrator
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"…The White House has seemingly pulled the nomination of billionaire Jared Isaacman to be NASA administrator and said President Donald Trump would soon name a replacement."

Trump says he will withdraw nomination of Musk associate Jared Isaacman to lead NASA
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"…Trump announced that he is withdrawing the nomination of tech billionaire Jared Isaacman to lead NASA, saying he reached the decision after a 'thorough review' of Isaacman's 'prior associations.'"

Trump to withdraw nomination of Musk associate to lead NASA, AP source says
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"…President Donald Trump is withdrawing the nomination of tech billionaire Jared Isaacman, an associate of Elon Musk, to lead NASA."

White House pulls nomination for Trump's pick to lead NASA
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"…The White House is pulling the nomination for billionaire entrepreneur Jared Isaacman, President Trump's pick to lead NASA, just days before a Senate confirmation vote was set to take place."

Trump pulls Isaacman nomination for space. Source: “NASA is f***ed”
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"…The loss of Isaacman is almost certainly a blow to NASA, which faces substantial budget cuts."

White House withdraws Jared Isaacman’s nomination to lead NASA - Washington Examiner
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"…The White House announced on Saturday that they withdrew Jared Isaacman’s nomination to lead NASA, a move that comes just days before he was set to face a confirmation vote in the Senate."

White House: Trump Will Soon Announce New Nominee for NASA Head
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"…It is essential that the next leader of NASA is in complete alignment with President Trump's America First agenda and a replacement will be announced directly by President Trump soon."

White House to Withdraw Nomination of Jared Isaacman to Lead NASA
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"…The news that the White House will reportedly withdraw Isaacman’s nomination to lead NASA comes after he testified at the Senate Commerce Committee hearing in April and “advanced out of committee in a 19-9 vote.”"

Trump Withdraws Isaacman as NASA Administrator Nominee
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"…A White House spokesperson confirmed on May 31 that President Donald Trump was withdrawing his nomination of Jared Isaacman to become the next administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)."

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