Trump taps Sean Duffy to serve as interim NASA chief
Share this @internewscast.com

On Wednesday, President Donald Trump revealed his decision to appoint Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy as the interim administrator of NASA. This decision underscores the increasing significance of space in national priorities, according to the president.

Trump expressed his excitement by posting on Truth Social, stating, “I am pleased to announce that I am directing our GREAT Secretary of Transportation, Sean Duffy, to be Interim Administrator of NASA.”

“He will be a fantastic leader of the ever more important Space Agency, even if only for a short period of time.”

The president commended Duffy’s achievements at the Department of Transportation, labeling his leadership as “TREMENDOUS.” He highlighted Duffy’s contributions to modernizing air traffic control and revitalizing infrastructure. Trump remarked on the improvements in roads and bridges, emphasizing their newfound efficiency and beauty.

Duffy, a former congressman from Wisconsin and longtime Trump ally, accepted the role enthusiastically. “🚀 Honored to accept this mission. Time to take over space. Let’s launch.” he wrote on X.

Duffy replaces Janet Petro, who has served as acting NASA administrator since January. Trump withdrew Jared Isaacman’s nomination for the role in May.


Sean Duffy at a White House cabinet meeting.
Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy listens as President Donald J Trump participates in a Cabinet Meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Ron Sachs/CNP / SplashNews.com

Isaacman, a billionaire private astronaut and longtime associate of Elon Musk, was nominated by Trump in December 2024 but faced mounting scrutiny over ties to Musk and SpaceX, which some officials viewed as a conflict of interest.

According to The Associated Press, Trump said the decision to pull Isaacman’s name came after a “thorough review of prior associations” and growing concern over “corporate entanglements.”

NASA has increasingly factored into the Trump administration’s national defense, innovation, and economic agenda. Trump has long emphasized the strategic importance of space, launching the Space Force during his first term.

The White House did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like
Pope Leo XIV condemns brutal machete attack that killed 49 Christians during prayer in DR Congo

Pope Leo XIV denounces horrific machete attack claiming 49 Christian lives during prayer in DR Congo

A new massive assault on Christians in the Democratic Republic of Congo…
Couple killed at Arkansas' Devil's Den State Park 'died heroes protecting their little girls,' family says

Arkansas Man Faces Capital Murder Charges for Killing Parents in Front of Daughters at Devil’s Den State Park

The Arkansas Department of Public Safety announced an arrest on Wednesday connected…
Live | Day 2: Jacksonville rapper Ksoo's murder trial continues

LIVE Update: Day 6 of Jacksonville Rapper Ksoo’s Murder Trial

Jacksonville rapper Hakeem Robinson, also known as Ksoo, is currently on trial…
Newlyweds' honeymoon trip ends in fiery crash that kills husband and baby daughter

Honeymoon Tragedy: Fiery Crash Claims Lives of Husband and Baby Daughter

A newlywed’s world was turned upside down when her husband and 1-year-old…
Former Fidelity employee in Jacksonville indicted in $2 million fraud scheme

Ex-Fidelity Worker in Jacksonville Charged with Participating in $2 Million Fraud Plan

The FBI in Jacksonville is now seeking additional victims who believe they…
Chicago Halloween crime: Mario Munoz pleads guilty, sentenced in an arson investigation involving decorations in 2023

Chicago Halloween crime: Mario Munoz admits guilt, receives sentence for 2023 arson case involving holiday decor

CHICAGO (WLS) — A Chicago man head pleaded guilty to arson involving…
Portrait of a young Marine in uniform.

Family Claims Deceased Son’s Brain Was Returned in a Leaking Box, Leaving Car with Foul Odor

TWO funeral homes have been accused of packaging a dead man’s brain…
Third suspect in brutal Cincinnati beatdown arrested, charged with assault

Third individual apprehended and charged in violent Cincinnati attack

A third individual has been taken into custody over a violent incident…
Nebraska plant explosion killed 2 girls and an employee, and the fire is still burning

Nebraska Plant Explosion Results in Death of 2 Girls and an Employee, with the Fire Ongoing

FREMONT, Neb. (AP) — Officials confirmed the deaths of two girls and…
FDA's top vaccine regulator departs amid conservative criticism

Top FDA Vaccine Official Resigns Following Conservative Critique

(The Hill) – Vinay Prasad, who served as the leading vaccine regulator…
Photo of Cristen and David Brink.

Haunting Recording Surfaces of Couple’s Tragic Murder in Front of Their Two Little Girls, Soon After ‘Starting Afresh’

HEARTBREAKING audio of police finding the bodies of two parents who were…
Two German soldiers were killed and another is missing after a helicopter crash

Helicopter Test Flight in Germany Ends in Tragedy: 2 Soldiers Dead, 1 Missing

TWO members of the German Armed Forces have been killed and another…