Trump welcomes NASA Artemis II astronauts to Oval Office after Moon mission

President Donald Trump welcomed the Artemis II astronauts to the Oval Office, celebrating their historic return from the Moon. The Jerusalem Post reports on the President's praise for the crew's bravery, stating it takes such individuals to make the country great. This event underscores the administration's commitment to space exploration and national pride.

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I don’t know how they do it. I wouldn’t want to do it, but it takes people like this to make our country great.

During the meeting, Trump highlighted the significance of the mission, the first crewed voyage to the Moon in over 50 years. He also engaged in lighthearted banter, joking about the powerful rockets involved. The President took the opportunity to commend NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, whom he personally nominated, calling it a "great choice."

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They’re very brave - and that was a whole lot-of-rocket under them.

Looking ahead, Isaacman confirmed plans for a return to the lunar surface in 2028 and provided updates on the Artemis III mission. Notably, the meeting also coincided with Morocco's announcement that it would join the Artemis Accords, an international framework for space exploration. This expansion of the Accords, as reported, signifies growing global cooperation in space, a key objective for U.S. space policy.

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I made a great choice.

Adding a layer of intrigue, President Trump also touched upon the upcoming release of UFO files, suggesting they would be "very interesting." His comments, based on interviews with "very solid people" like pilots, hint at potentially groundbreaking revelations, further fueling public curiosity about unexplained aerial phenomena.

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I think we’re going to be releasing as much as we can in the near future… I think some of it is going to be very interesting to people.