By CatholicVote | Created at 2024-10-30 21:34:47 | Updated at 2024-10-31 17:27:28
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CV NEWSFEED // Legendary astronaut Buzz Aldrin on Wednesday endorsed Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. Less than a week away from the election, the Apollo 11 veteran wrote about his approval of the previous Trump administration and argued that Trump was the best candidate to lead the United States of America.
“A half-century ago, it was an honor to serve my country in the effort to put a human being on the Moon,” began Aldrin. “I am proud of what we accomplished then and I have dedicated my life to the pursuit of an enduring human presence in space – it is a calling that runs through every fiber of my being.”
A half-Century ago, it was an honor to serve my country in the effort to put a human being on the Moon. I am proud of what we accomplished then and I have dedicated my life to the pursuit of an enduring human presence in space – it is a calling that runs…
The 94-year-old pilot underscored the importance of space exploration and science in his decision to support Trump.
“Over time, I have seen our government’s approach to space wax and wane,” Aldrin wrote:
But under the first Trump Administration, I was impressed to see how human space exploration was elevated as a policy of high importance again. Under President Trump’s first term, America saw a revitalized interest in Space, and his Administration reignited national efforts to get back to the Moon, and push on to Mars. The Trump Administration also reinstituted the National Space Council, and our Nation’s defense was enhanced with the creation of the U.S. Space Force – increasingly important as space becomes a contested domain. At the same time, I have been enthused and excited by the great advancements in the private sector space economy, led by visionaries like @elonmusk. These are concrete accomplishments that align with my concerns and America’s policy priorities.
Aldrin also praised Trump for his performance under “pressure,” “clarity,” “firmness,” and “follow-through.”
“America is facing serious and difficult challenges both at home and abroad,” Aldrin wrote. “The Presidency requires clarity in judgment, decisiveness, and calm under pressure that few have a natural ability to manage, or the life experience to successfully undertake.”
Aldrin highlighted the importance of good leadership, citing his own experience in being responsible for American lives:
It is a job where decisions are made that routinely involve American lives – some urgently but not without thought. The job requires sober analysis of frightening scenarios, and the instinct to lead with resolve. From the skies over Korea in air-to-air combat to navigating, landing, and walking on the Moon, I appreciate this kind of pressure. I know what it is like to have to make these kinds of decisions, with firmness and follow-through.
“In this election, we have a choice and we all have one vote,” Aldrin emphasized:
For some, the choice may not be easy – but in times of uncertainty real leaders are most needed – to guide and inspire a people, to push through the noise, recognize what really matters, and accomplish missions critical to all citizens. Most Americans rightly consider it an honor to cast their vote for a leader they believe will best serve the nation. For me, for the future of our country, to meet enormous challenges, and for the proven policy accomplishments above, I believe we are best served by voting for @realDonaldTrump.
“I wholeheartedly endorse him for President of the United States,” Aldrin concluded. “Godspeed President Trump, and God Bless the United States of America.”
