Republicans Co-opt NASA’s Artemis III Hype to Inflate Nationalist Credibility
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Conservative officials flood timelines with triumphant posts about the newly named lunar crew, tying the scientific milestone to partisan pride. Genuine space achievements are repackaged as evidence that their movement, not broad public investment, makes America exceptional—an identity play rather than science communication.
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Conservative officials flood timelines with triumphant posts about the newly named lunar crew, tying the scientific milestone to partisan pride. Genuine space achievements are repackaged as evidence that their movement, not broad public investment, makes America exceptional—an identity play rather than science communication.
Trump's astronaut joke and NATO remarks overshadow Artemis II visit. A White House ceremony honoring NASA's Artemis II lunar crew turned into an awkward spectacle when President Trump boasted he could be an astronaut and veered into political tangents about NATO and other issues. The astronauts, fresh from their historic
Four weeks after launch from Florida, Artemis II crew meets Trump. President Donald Trump welcomed the Artemis II astronauts Wednesday, April 29, to the White House four weeks after the mission launched in Florida
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Trump's astronaut joke and NATO remarks overshadow Artemis II visit. A White House ceremony honoring NASA's Artemis II lunar crew turned into an awkward spectacle when President Trump boasted he could be an astronaut and veered into political tangents about NATO and other issues. The astronauts, fresh from their historic
Artemis II success builds momentum for future missions to the moon and Mars. Patricia Reiff, a space scientist at Rice University, noted that NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman w
Trump welcomes 'very brave' Artemis II astronauts to White House. President Donald Trump welcomed the Artemis II astronauts Wednesday, April 29, to the White House, where he praised their mission around the moon
From the moon to the White House: Artemis II astronauts meet with President Trump. President Trump welcomed the Artemis II astronauts to the White House calling them "heroes who make the country great"
Full Replay: President Trump Hosts Artemis II Astronauts At WH, Takes Press Questions. President Trump hosted the four Artemis II astronauts in the Oval Office on Wednesday, whefre he did some banter and then took questions on a variety of topics from the press, including negotiations with Iran and the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey
Trump welcomes Artemis II astronauts to Oval Office — and fields questions on Iran, Comey and UFOs. The Artemis II astronauts' journey to the moon and back landed them at the White House Oval Office on Wednesday afternoon — standing by while President Donald Trump talked UFOs, the Space Force and
Trump to host Artemis II astronauts at White House. President Donald Trump will meet with the four astronauts of NASA's Artemis II mission at the White House three weeks after they returned from the moon. The four astronauts — Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch,
President Trump to host Artemis II astronauts at White House. President Donald Trump will meet April 29 with the four Artemis II astronauts at the White House after their historic mission around the moon
As Artemis II astronauts head to White House, NASA eyes the moon. President Trump, who will meet the Artemis II crew today (April 29), has described the astronauts as 'pioneers' in NASA's plan to return to the moon
President Trump hosts Artemis II Astronauts at White House. President Trump hosted the crew of Artemis II at the White House Wednesday, more than two weeks after they completed their historic lunar flyby mission
Trump jokes about becoming astronaut during Artemis II crew's awkward White House visit. President Donald Trump touted his own space ambitions on Wednesday during a White House reception for the history-making Artemis II crew
A great moment to recognize the dedication and courage behind human space exploration. Honoring the Artemis II crew highlights the spirit of discovery and the continued push toward new frontiers.
A proud moment for humanity and a giant step toward the future of space exploration. Congratulations to the Artemis II crew for inspiring the world with courage, dedication, and the spirit of discovery
A great moment to recognize the dedication and courage behind human space exploration. Honoring the Artemis II crew highlights the spirit of discovery and the continued push toward new frontiers.
@kerubo_hillary Someone said that the Artemis II crew had to speak to Trump before departure as preparation in case they met lower intelligence creatures in space.
The Artemis crew gave the credit for the mission TO PRESIDENT TRUMP, Not Biden, themselves - more than once. And NASA administrator Jared Isaacman said Artemis II would not be at this moment without President Trump as Orion prepared to pass the far side of the Moon. 😉😬
What's next for NASA after Artemis II crew completes historic moon mission #WORLDNEWS #next #Whats #NASA 🗞️🤓👇 https://t.co/ZHXB5kzJxg
'Is the president allowed in space?': Trump jokes while hosting Artemis II astronauts at White House. Donald Trump praised the Artemis II crew, saying, 'I would have had no trouble making it' while discussing mission demands
Trump tells Artemis II crew he could also be an astronaut because he's "physically good". The astronauts of the Artemis II mission to the moon, which took place from April 1 to April 10, visited the White House on Wednesday and were forced to stand behind Donald Trump in the Oval Office as the president rambled about how he was also good enough to be an astronaut
Under his leadership? Dude. You were there. Artemis II is what they were able to salvage from the sunk costs of Exploration Mission 2 when it was scrapped by Trump in his first term. Why do you think the astronauts ignored Trump? Shut tf up and sit tf down.
Trump mocked for saying 1 thing to Artemis II astronauts at the White House. A video clip of President Trump saying one bizarre thing about the Artemis II mission while hosting astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen has sparked widespread mock
Under his leadership? Dude. You were there. Artemis II is what they were able to salvage from the sunk costs of Exploration Mission 2 when it was scrapped by Trump in his first term. Why do you think the astronauts ignored Trump? Shut tf up and sit tf down.
The crew of Artemis II received a rousing ‘welcome home’ as they offered their first comments since returning to Earth after the longest trip any human has ever made. https://t.co/KUbPJYqlw5
The crew of Artemis II received a rousing ‘welcome home’ as they offered their first comments since returning to Earth after the longest trip any human has ever made. https://t.co/dzlpZlUMcU
Under his leadership? Dude. You were there. Artemis II is what they were able to salvage from the sunk costs of Exploration Mission 2 when it was scrapped by Trump in his first term. Why do you think the astronauts ignored Trump? Shut tf up and sit tf down.
Artemis II: Back to the Future. Watching theArtemis IImake its historic 10-day journey farther into space than any human before reminded me that great exploits, achieved with courage
Under his leadership? Dude. You were there. Artemis II is what they were able to salvage from the sunk costs of Exploration Mission 2 when it was scrapped by Trump in his first term. Why do you think the astronauts ignored Trump? Shut tf up and sit tf down.
Trump welcomes Artemis II astronauts to Oval Office — and fields questions on Iran, Comey and UFOs. The Artemis II astronauts' journey to the moon and back landed them at the White House Oval Office on Wednesday afternoon — standing by while President Donald Trump talked UFOs, the Space Force and the Iran war
Under his leadership? Dude. You were there. Artemis II is what they were able to salvage from the sunk costs of Exploration Mission 2 when it was scrapped by Trump in his first term. Why do you think the astronauts ignored Trump? Shut tf up and sit tf down.
What's next for NASA after Artemis II crew completes historic moon mission - ABC News https://t.co/BtaoHfsE1t
Under his leadership? Dude. You were there. Artemis II is what they were able to salvage from the sunk costs of Exploration Mission 2 when it was scrapped by Trump in his first term. Why do you think the astronauts ignored Trump? Shut tf up and sit tf down.
It’s inspiring to see recognition given to the astronauts preparing for such a historic mission. Human space exploration represents courage, innovation, and years of dedication from countless scientists, engineers, and crew members. Artemis II is an important step toward returning humans closer to the Moon and advancing the future of space exploration.
We're just getting started: https://www.nasa.gov/mission/artemis-iii/
Get more updates on the Artemis blog: https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/artemis/
Under his leadership? Dude. You were there. Artemis II is what they were able to salvage from the sunk costs of Exploration Mission 2 when it was scrapped by Trump in his first term. Why do you think the astronauts ignored Trump? Shut tf up and sit tf down.
The skills of our amazing astronauts and NASA personnel is awe-inspiring! So wonderful to have maturity and competence to cheer for at last.
Congratulations to the Artemis II crew and the incredible team who made this mission a success. Bold, determined, and reaching higher than ever — this is American innovation at its best. Proud of the scientists, engineers, and astronauts showing what the greatest country in the
Congratulations to the Biden administration and the public schools for a flawless Artemis II mission.
The crew of Artemis II successfully completed their mission to lunar orbit and broadcast their journey live, silencing those who doubted their status as symbols of humanity. https://t.co/8sqTcAZjhM
This mission and these brave, accomplished astronauts should absolutely be celebrated, I certainly do! It’s just ironic that current 2027 budget proposals by the administration you support, slash funding for NASA science by 23%. But great photo op…
Recognizing the Artemis II crew is a great reminder that space exploration still inspires the world.
Recognizing the Artemis II crew is a great reminder that space exploration still inspires the world.
It’s inspiring to see recognition given to the astronauts preparing for such a historic mission. Human space exploration represents courage, innovation, and years of dedication from countless scientists, engineers, and crew members. Artemis II is an important step toward returning humans closer to the Moon and advancing the future of space exploration.
Recognizing the Artemis II crew is a great reminder that space exploration still inspires the world.
Recognizing the Artemis II crew is a great reminder that space exploration still inspires the world.
Recognizing the Artemis II crew is a great reminder that space exploration still inspires the world.
Under his leadership? Dude. You were there. Artemis II is what they were able to salvage from the sunk costs of Exploration Mission 2 when it was scrapped by Trump in his first term. Why do you think the astronauts ignored Trump? Shut tf up and sit tf down.
Congratulations to the Biden administration and the public schools for a flawless Artemis II mission.
Artemis II astronauts discuss historic moon mission, future exploration and stunning Earth photos. Artemis II astronauts Victor Glover, Jeremy Hansen, Christina Koch and Reid Wiseman discuss their historic lunar mission, public reception and future moon base plans
Four weeks after launch from Florida, Artemis II crew meets Trump. President Donald Trump welcomed the Artemis II astronauts Wednesday, April 29, to the White House four weeks after the mission launched in Florida
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