Buzz Aldrin reveals endorsement and says we need ‘tested leader for president’

Heather Hunter, Washington Examiner   

"Trump's Democratic rival, Vice President Kamala Harris, has been the chairwoman of the White House’s National Space Council, but as the New York Times noted, "the vice president largely emphasized continuity with policies set by the Trump administration."  Matt Whitlock (@mattdizwhitlock) August 10, 2024

  . . ."Aldrin listed the former president's accomplishments in space policy.

" 'The Trump Administration also reinstituted the National Space Council, and our Nation’s defense was enhanced with the creation of the U.S. Space Force – increasingly important as space becomes a contested domain. At the same time, I have been enthused and excited by the great advancements in the private sector space economy, led by visionaries like @elonmusk. These are concrete accomplishments that align with my concerns and America’s policy priorities," he said in a statement.

"SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, whose ambition to help make mankind a multiplanetary civilization by colonizing Mars is no secret, endorsed Trump in July and has been actively campaigning for him.

"Musk has been openly critical of the Biden-Harris administration for practicing lawfare and overregulation, which has affected SpaceX's efforts to expand its work in space.

"He recently told a story about how SpaceX had dealt with burdensome government pressure to study whether his "Starship would hit a shark," and his company wondered if "this is a comedy."

"Aldrin said in his endorsement Wednesday that the next president requires "clarity in judgment."

" 'America is facing serious and difficult challenges both at home and abroad. The Presidency requires clarity in judgement, decisiveness, and calm under pressure that few have a natural ability to manage, or the life experience to successfully undertake. It is a job where decisions are made that routinely involve American lives – some urgently but not without thought," he said.

"The 94-year-old former Gemini 12 and Apollo 11 astronaut added, "In this election, we have a choice, and we all have one vote. For some, the choice may not be easy, but in times of uncertainty, real leaders are most needed — to guide and inspire people, to push through the noise, recognize what really matters, and accomplish missions critical to all citizens. Most Americans rightly consider it an honor to cast their vote for a leader they believe will best serve the nation.' " . . .