TRUMP JOKES WITH ARTEMIS II CREW: “I’LL ASK FOR YOUR AUTOGRAPHS”
President Trump reached out to the Artemis II astronauts after their groundbreaking lunar flyby, delivering a classic dose of his signature humor that left the crew grinning despite the communication delay.
In the call, Trump praised the mission as a massive win for America and invited the international crew to the White House.
“When we can, I look forward to seeing you in the Oval Office,” Trump said. “I’ll ask Jared to bring you over and I’ll ask for your autograph, because I don’t really ask for autographs much, but you deserve that.”
He added, “You really are something. Everybody’s talking about this, and I look forward to having you in the Oval Office at the White House. And we will celebrate your incredible achievements and triumphs. This is big. This is really big stuff. The whole world is talking about it.”
The astronauts cracked up at Trump’s playful line about seeking their signatures, a lighthearted moment underscoring America’s renewed push to dominate space exploration.