: Trump pulls NASA nomination of Musk-backed Jared Isaacman in surprise move Isaacman will now lead NASA’s workforce of roughly 14,000 employees as the agency invests billions into its most ambitious mission in decades. Central to that effort is the Artemis program, which aims to return humans to the Moon to establish a long-term presence before eventually sending astronauts to Mars. His appointment comes amid significant changes at the agency. As part of a White House efficiency push led by Elon Musk, NASA’s workforce has been cut by about 20%, and the administration has proposed reducing the agency’s 2026 budget by roughly 25% from its usual $25 billion. These cuts have raised concerns about the future of multiple space science programs. BREAKING: Jared Isaacman has officially been confirmed as NASA Administrator by the U.S. Senate in a 67–30 vote. NASA is in GREAT hands. 🚀