US President Donald Trump called the Artemis II crew from the Moon, claiming he saved NASA despite budget cuts and asking for autographs.
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Donald Trump spoke with the Artemis II crew from space after they set a record for the farthest distance traveled by humans from Earth. During the 12-minute call, the president claimed he had saved NASA from closing down and requested the astronauts' autographs. Trump also stated that "America is the hottest country in the world right now" and referenced Wayne Gretzky during a conversation that reportedly included periods of silence.
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- •The Artemis II crew spoke with Donald Trump from space after setting a record for the farthest distance traveled by humans from Earth.[1]confirmed
- •Trump claimed during the call that he had saved NASA from closing down and sought the astronauts' autographs.[1]confirmed
- •The 12-minute call, facilitated by NASA administrator Jared Isaacman, featured periods of silence, references to Wayne Gretzky, and a claim by Trump that "America is the hottest country in the world right now."[1]confirmed
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Donald Trump spoke with the Artemis II crew from space after they set a record for the farthest distance traveled by humans from Earth. During the 12-minute call, the president claimed he had saved NASA from closing down and requested the astronauts' autographs. Trump also stated that "America is the hottest country in the world right now" and referenced Wayne Gretzky during a conversation that reportedly included periods of silence.
- • The Artemis II crew spoke with Donald Trump from space after setting a record for the farthest distance traveled by humans from Earth.
- • Trump claimed during the call that he had saved NASA from closing down and sought the astronauts' autographs.
- • The 12-minute call, facilitated by NASA administrator Jared Isaacman, featured periods of silence, references to Wayne Gretzky, and a claim by Trump that "America is the hottest country in the world right now."
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Donald Trump spoke with the Artemis II crew from space on Monday after they set a record for the farthest distance traveled by humans from Earth. During the 12-minute call, the president claimed he had saved NASA from closing down and requested the astronauts' autographs. The conversation, facilitated by NASA administrator Jared Isaacman, reportedly included periods of silence and Trump's references to Wayne Gretzky.
- • The Artemis II crew spoke with Donald Trump from space after setting a record for the farthest distance traveled by humans from Earth.
- • Trump claimed during the call that he had saved NASA from closing down and sought the astronauts' autographs.
- • The 12-minute call, facilitated by NASA administrator Jared Isaacman, featured periods of silence and comments about Wayne Gretzky.