Overview

• Trump announced on Truth Social that he was directing Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to serve as NASA’s interim administrator after withdrawing Jared Isaacman’s nomination.
• On X, Duffy wrote that he was “honored to accept this mission,” pledging to bring his management style to the space agency.
• Duffy will oversee NASA’s workforce of about 18,000 employees and its $25 billion budget without leaving his transportation post.
• He succeeds Janet Petro, who has served as acting NASA administrator since January.
• The White House is vetting a permanent nominee to succeed Duffy with Senate confirmation expected later this term.