Trump Ally Running For Congress
In a high-profile shake-up, President Donald Trump’s original pick to lead NASA, billionaire entrepreneur Jared Isaacman, is now eyeing a different kind of launch — a possible run for Congress.
Isaacman, a decorated commercial astronaut and successful tech executive, was once poised to head America’s space agency. But after a thorough vetting process uncovered his past donations to Democrats, his nomination was quietly pulled. Now, he says he’s not done with politics — far from it.
“I don’t think my story in politics is over,” Isaacman told The Free Press. “Once I got past the initial intimidation of the political world, I realized I could actually make a real contribution. There’s more ahead.”
Isaacman confirmed he would run as a Republican and expressed interest in serving under President Trump in another capacity — or under any conservative leader committed to restoring American greatness.
His nomination was withdrawn after concerns were raised about his close ties to Elon Musk, a longtime ally of the Trump administration who recently launched the new “America Party” as a third-party alternative to establishment politics.
According to White House personnel chief Sergio Gor, a deeper dive revealed that Isaacman had quietly supported Democrat campaigns in the past — a red flag in an administration focused on loyalty and results.
President Trump addressed the situation on Truth Social, explaining that while Elon Musk had recommended a close friend to lead NASA — someone Trump acknowledged was highly qualified — it came as a surprise to discover the nominee had a history of donating exclusively to Democrats. “Elon may not have even known,” Trump noted, adding that the choice ultimately didn’t sit well given the lack of Republican support in the nominee’s background.
Trump continued, “Given Elon’s deep involvement with NASA through SpaceX, I didn’t think it was appropriate for a close friend of his — with no GOP track record — to run the agency. We need people we can trust.”
To fill the gap, former Congressman and current Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy was named interim NASA administrator this week.
Despite the disappointment, Isaacman remains defiant. “Elon’s the richest man in the world,” he said. “To think I’d risk everything I’ve built just to steer contracts his way is insane. But that’s the world we live in now — where facts don’t always matter.”
He also called for a new wave of leadership in Washington — not career politicians, but business leaders and innovators who care about the country, not personal gain.
“We need people who understand how to run large organizations and who aren’t in it for fame or money,” Isaacman said. “We owe this country a lot, and it’s time more of us stepped up.”
With America facing increasing threats from foreign powers, government waste, and political corruption, Isaacman’s comments are resonating with many conservative voters — especially those looking for fresh blood in the fight to save America’s future.
