Trump administration pulls Musk ally, NASA pick Jared Isaacman, days before Senate vote

President Donald Trump has withdrawn his nominee for NASA chief, billionaire Jared Isaacman, just days before a Senate vote. Isaacman, closely associated with Elon Musk and previously lauded for private space missions with SpaceX, now faces political headwinds. While no official reason was given, the decision appears linked to tensions around Isaacmans ties to Musk and prior donations to Democrats. Trump is expected to name a new nominee soon, with Lt. Gen. Steven Kwast emerging as a potential replacement.