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Trump Pledges Personal Funds for Astronauts' Overtime Pay

3/21/2025

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In a surprising move, President Trump pledged to personally fund the overtime pay for astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, who endured a grueling 286-day mission at the International Space Station. NASA deemed their extended stay as official travel, offering a mere $5 daily allowance. Their long-awaited return was made possible by SpaceX, landing gracefully off Florida's Gulf Coast.

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In a surprising move, President Trump pledged to personally fund the overtime pay for astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, who endured a grueling 286-day mission at the International Space Station. NASA deemed their extended stay as official travel, offering a mere $5 daily allowance. Their long-awaited return was made possible by SpaceX, landing gracefully off Florida's Gulf Coast.