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Transportation Secretary Duffy's NASA Role Sparks Controversy

10/27/2025

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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy faces conflict over his acting NASA administrator role.
Sources say Duffy aims to secure the post and merge NASA into the Department of Transportation.
Jared Isaacman, previously nominated, has re-emerged as a contender after withdrawing.
Musk publicly criticized Duffy, saying he is unfit to lead NASA, prompting Trump’s discontent.
White House officials say Duffy remains a valued team member, but a permanent NASA head remains uncertain.

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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy faces conflict over his acting NASA administrator role.
Sources say Duffy aims to secure the post and merge NASA into the Department of Transportation.
Jared Isaacman, previously nominated, has re-emerged as a contender after withdrawing.
Musk publicly criticized Duffy, saying he is unfit to lead NASA, prompting Trump’s discontent.
White House officials say Duffy remains a valued team member, but a permanent NASA head remains uncertain.