Isaacman's NASA Nomination: A Second Chance on Capitol Hill
Jared Isaacman, the billionaire entrepreneur and accomplished private astronaut, returned to Capitol Hill on December 3, 2025, for a historic second confirmation hearing as President Trump’s nominee to lead NASA. The appearance marked a dramatic reversal from May 2025, when Trump withdrew Isaacman’s initial nomination amid a public dispute with SpaceX and Tesla founder Elon Musk.