Trump's call with the Artemis II crew had an awkward pause:
Elephant in the room? Proposed NASA budget cuts.
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Trump Congratulates Artemis II Amid NASA Budget CutsThe call took place days after a 23% overall NASA budget cut was proposed for fiscal year 2027.
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- President Trump called the Artemis II astronauts during their historic lunar mission to commend their achievements.
- An awkward silence occurred during the roughly 12-minute conversation, which quickly became a viral meme online.
- The White House had recently proposed cutting NASA’s science funding by nearly half for the upcoming fiscal year.
- Experts warn that these reductions could jeopardize future space exploration and the cancellation of over 40 missions.
America is the hottest country in the world right now.— Donald Trump during a call with the Artemis II crew
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