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During Artemis II call, President Trump reveals he once considered shutting down NASA

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During his call with the Artemis II crew on April 6, President Donald Trump reflected on an early decision from his first term, saying he had to choose whether to "revive" NASA or "close it down." He noted that he had little hesitation in opting to strengthen the agency. On the same call, Trump also raved about Space Force, calling the initiative his "baby."

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