President Donald Trump has withdrawn Jared Isaacman’s nomination to lead NASA, citing a lack of full alignment with his America First space agenda. A new nominee will be named soon, according to the White House.

White House Cites Agenda Misalignment

The Trump administration has officially rescinded the nomination of Jared Isaacman for NASA administrator, stating he did not fully align with President Trump's vision for the agency. The decision was confirmed by the White House over the weekend, with a replacement expected to be named shortly.

“The Administrator of NASA will help lead humanity into space and execute President Trump’s bold mission of planting the American flag on the planet Mars,” said White House Assistant Press Secretary Liz Huston. She emphasized that it is “essential” for the next NASA administrator to be in complete alignment with the president’s America First space agenda.

President Trump also confirmed the move in a post on Truth Social. “After a thorough review of prior associations, I am hereby withdrawing the nomination of Jared Isaacman to head NASA,” he wrote. “I will soon announce a new Nominee who will be Mission aligned, and put America First in Space.”

Isaacman, the billionaire founder and CEO of Shift4 Payments, is known for launching his career as a teenager with a $10,000 loan from his grandfather. A high school dropout turned entrepreneur and astronaut, he gained national attention for his role in private spaceflight initiatives.

Support and Qualifications Acknowledged

Despite the withdrawal, Isaacman had received strong endorsements. Senator Tim Sheehy of Montana, who introduced Isaacman to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, praised his background as an innovator, pilot, and space enthusiast.

“Jared believes in NASA’s core mission,” Sheehy said, adding that Isaacman possessed the skills necessary to ensure continued American leadership in space exploration. “President Trump knows how critical it is to reinvigorate NASA so we can once again lead the world to new heights,” he added.

The announcement of Isaacman's withdrawal highlights the Trump administration’s focus on ideological unity within top federal appointments. With renewed attention on lunar and Martian missions, the White House is seeking a leader who reflects the administration’s priorities for space policy and national pride.

The identity of the new nominee remains undisclosed, but officials have confirmed that the selection will come directly from President Trump and will reflect his longstanding emphasis on American dominance in space innovation.