US President Donald Trump announced the appointment of the Minister of Transport by Sean Duffy the temporary acting director of the National Aeronautics and Space Studies (NASA).
Trump said about his decision in the publication on the Truth Social platform.
According to him, Duffy “did a tremendous work” in the US transport sector – not only introducing the advanced air traffic control systems, but also initiating a large -scale reconstruction of highways and bridges throughout the country.
“Even if for a short time, he will become an outstanding leader of this more significant space agency. Congratulations and thank you, Sean!” – wrote Trump.
Conflict with a mask
Earlier, US President commented on disagreements with billionaire Ilon Mask.
“He wanted NASA to lead one of his close friends. Despite the fact that I consider this person very competent, I was surprised to learn that he is a democrat who never supported a single Republican. I think Ilon is the same. I considered it inappropriate for the mask, closely connected with his space business, when the agency is a significant part of the agency when the agency is a significant part Ilon’s Corporate Empire, ”the president said.
As a result, Trump rejected Jared Isekman, a billionaire and a Mask close friend, and the post of head of NAS
Isekman became widely known after the flight into space in 2021 on the rocket of SpaceX owned by Mask. In September 2024, he made a second suborbital flight also on the SpaceX rocket.