Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin, one of the first astronauts to walk on the Moon, has thrown his support behind Republican candidate Donald Trump for the upcoming US presidential elections. The endorsement comes just days before the country elects its next president. Trump will face Democrat rival Kamala Harris in the decisive election contest to be held on November 5.
Mr. Aldrin expressed his confidence in Trump’s ability to prioritize space initiatives during his presidency. He said, “Over the years, I have seen the ups and downs in our government’s approach to space, which has disappointed me at times. But under the first Trump administration, I was impressed to see how human space exploration was scaled up, and made a policy of high importance again. Under President Trump’s first term, the US saw a revived interest in space.
He highlighted key policies initiated during the Trump administration, particularly the establishment of the Space Force – a key step in advancing the US presence in space. “Finally, under President Trump, the nation’s defense was enhanced with the creation of the U.S. Space Force – which is increasingly important as space becomes a contested domain,” the statement said.
Aldrin also praised entrepreneur Elon Musk, a prominent Trump supporter, for what Aldrin referred to as “the private sector space economy.” “I am inspired and encouraged by the great progress the private sector has made in the space economy under the leadership of visionaries like Elon Musk,” he said. “These are concrete achievements that align with my concerns and America’s policy priorities.”
He concluded his note by saying, “For me, for the future of our nation, for the enormous challenges we face, and for the proven policy accomplishments noted above, I believe that Donald J. Trump Voting will serve the nation wholeheartedly. Godspeed President Trump and God bless the United States.
Half a century ago, it was an honor to serve your country in the effort to send a man to the Moon. I am proud of what we accomplished then and have dedicated my life to the pursuit of a sustainable human presence in space – it is a calling that goes on…
– Dr. Buzz Aldrin (@TheRealBuzz) 30 October 2024
According to reports, in 2019, during his time in the White House, Trump invited the Apollo astronauts to the Oval Office to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the moon landing. At the time, Aldrin expressed concerns about government investment in space exploration.
As a supporter of Republican values, Aldrin has actively participated in political events, including speaking at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in 2016, and he has lent his support to various GOP candidates in elections across the country. Is.
