Rescued US astronaut Butch Wilmore said he’s “grateful” President Trump is taking an “active role” in space flight programs — saying it’s “refreshing” the current administration has shown a keen interest.
In his first interview since returning to Earth after being stuck in space for nine months, Wilmore told Fox News’ “America’s Newsroom” that the president — as well as SpaceX founder Elon Musk — had earned his trust.
“I have no reason not to believe anything they say because they’ve earned my trust,” Wilmore, 62, said.
“For that, I am grateful that our national leaders actually are coming in and taking part in our human space flight program, which we see is hugely important, [of] global significance, and they take an active role. And based on the past and what we see now… it’s refreshing, not just refreshing, it’s empowering.”
Asked what he would say to Trump and Musk, Wilmore responded, “I respect you. I trust you. You’ve given me no reason not to, either one of them.”
