Heated debates continue in America’s political environment. House Representative and Democrat George Whitesides sharply criticized the Trump administration’s plan to cut NASA’s budget for the 2026 fiscal year by a significant amount — nearly 25 percent. He stated that this would not only negatively affect the agency’s scientific programs, but also put the country’s leadership in science, space, and the economy at risk.
According to reports, the Trump administration is planning to halve the funds allocated to NASA’s scientific research — a truly tragic situation. George Whitesides stressed that this decision is important not only for the development of American science, but also for the future search for energy, resources, and innovation around the world, and for strengthening the country’s economic potential.
Whitesides cited China as an example in this matter. "The Chinese are now launching dozens of multispectral instruments into space. If the US does not maintain leadership in this field, we will lose not only atmospheric science, but also the ability to identify the main mineral resources for our future economy," he said.
The Democratic representative also expressed support for funding the Artemis lunar program. At the same time, he considered the withdrawal of Jared Isaacman’s candidacy for NASA leadership to be an incorrect decision, suggesting that personal interests, even connections to Elon Musk, might be behind it.
It should be noted that today NASA plays an important role not only for America but also for the whole world in scientific and technological progress. Budget cuts could seriously impact the US’s position in global competition. Science and technology enthusiasts once again emphasize that the development of science and technology is the guarantee of America’s future. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!
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