After nearly 10 months stranded in space, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are finally back on Earth—thanks to SpaceX, President Trump, and Elon Musk.
The two astronauts were originally scheduled to stay at the International Space Station (ISS) for just one week following the launch of Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft in June 2024. But when the Biden administration refused to act, leaving them in limbo, Trump took charge—and ordered Musk to “go get” them.
Now, after months of delays, the SpaceX Dragon capsule successfully splashed down off the coast of Florida on Tuesday, bringing Wilmore and Williams home at last.
Musk: Biden Left Them Stranded for ‘Political Reasons’
Speaking with Fox News’ Sean Hannity, Elon Musk made it abundantly clear that this entire ordeal was unnecessary—and purely political.
“We definitely offered to return the astronauts earlier. There’s no question about that,” Musk told Hannity.
“The astronauts were only supposed to be there for eight days, and they’ve been there for almost 10 months. So, obviously, that doesn’t make any sense. SpaceX could have brought the astronauts back after a few months at most, and we made that offer to the Biden administration. It was rejected for political reasons, and that’s just a fact.”
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 19, 2025
In other words—Biden ignored the safety and well-being of two American astronauts for political optics.
Trump Takes Action—Astronauts Finally Come Home
Shortly after taking office, President Trump immediately intervened, recognizing that leaving Americans stranded in space was unacceptable.
“I have just asked Elon Musk and @SpaceX to ‘go get’ the 2 brave astronauts who have been virtually abandoned in space by the Biden Administration,” Trump posted.
And, unlike Biden, Trump actually got results.
Musk personally thanked President Trump during his exclusive interview with Hannity, crediting his leadership and decisiveness in ensuring a swift return for the astronauts.
“Thanks to the excellent work of the SpaceX team working with NASA, the astronauts are now safely home,” Musk said. “And so congratulations to the SpaceX NASA teams on excellent work. A huge note of appreciation to President Donald Trump for prioritizing and expediting the return.”
Another Biden Failure Exposed
The Biden administration left two Americans stranded in space for nearly a year—but now, thanks to President Trump and SpaceX, they’re finally home safe.
This isn’t just a rescue mission—it’s a brutal indictment of Biden’s incompetence and neglect.