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Public Outrage as Trump Administration Threatens NASA Cuts

10/22/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump's administration is facing rumors it may eliminate NASA, igniting public outrage and concern about the space program.
Elon Musk criticizes acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy, saying he lacks the intelligence for the role and would undermine NASA's independence.
Budget cuts could cancel up to 41 space missions, but there is no official confirmation of NASA's elimination.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration is facing rumors it may eliminate NASA, igniting public outrage and concern about the space program.
Elon Musk criticizes acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy, saying he lacks the intelligence for the role and would undermine NASA's independence.
Budget cuts could cancel up to 41 space missions, but there is no official confirmation of NASA's elimination.