Trapped in Orbit? Astronauts Finally Speak on Timeline Bombshell—Trump and Musk Get Praise [WATCH]

When NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore launched into space, they expected a quick, week-long mission.

What they got instead was a nine-month extended stay in orbit—a drastic shift that would test their grit, endurance, and commitment. Speaking recently on Fox News’ America’s Newsroom, the two space veterans opened up about the moment they were told their short-term mission had suddenly turned long-haul, as reported by The New York Post.

“My first thought was, ‘We just got to pivot, right?’” said Williams, 59. With the calm and poise of a seasoned astronaut, she added:

“I was like, ‘OK, let’s make the best of it.’ We planned, we trained that we’d be there for some part of a time, so we were ready to just jump into it and take on the tasks that were given to us.”

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That kind of can-do spirit is exactly what’s needed when American heroes find themselves left in orbit far longer than planned—especially when the blame falls squarely on the prior administration’s mismanagement.

While the media may try to downplay it, the reality is that President Donald Trump and Elon Musk stepped in to do what Joe Biden wouldn’t—get our astronauts home.

President Trump has already pledged to cover the overtime pay for the astronauts out of his own pocket. It’s just another example of Trump leading where Biden failed.

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In fact, Trump has made it clear he wants to welcome Williams and Wilmore to the White House once they’re back on solid ground and fully recovered. That’s more than just a photo op—it’s a recognition of true American courage.

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has also voiced his frustration with the way the astronauts were left hanging in orbit. Both Musk and Trump have held the Biden administration accountable for what they see as negligence bordering on abandonment.

Asked about Trump and Musk’s involvement in space policy, Wilmore didn’t hold back.

“They’ve earned my trust, and for that, I am grateful that our national leaders actually are coming in and taking part in our human space flight program. It is hugely important [of] global significance that they take an active role. Based on the past and what we see now with them doing that, it is refreshing, not just refreshing, it’s empowering. It’s strengthening.”

🚨 WATCH: NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams thank President Trump and Elon Musk for their leadership in bringing them safely home from the International Space Station 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/4Mz8IUP9CY

— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) March 31, 2025

At a time when federal agencies often seem paralyzed by bureaucracy, it’s clear that leadership from outside Washington’s tired establishment is making all the difference.

The astronauts didn’t ask for a political standoff—but thanks to Trump and Musk, they got a rescue mission instead of a press release.

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