Trump Floats Space Academy For Ohio if Republican Sen. Jon Husted Wins Reelection
8 hours ago
President Donald Trump is floating the possibility of bringing a new Space Academy to Ohio, suggesting the project could depend on Republican Sen. Jon Husted winning reelection in November.
Trump made the remarks during a campaign appearance in Ohio as he urged supporters to back Husted in the upcoming midterm elections.
"I wanted you to know that if Jon Husted wins, I am going to consider putting the Space Academy right here," Trump told the crowd.
He then emphasized the condition attached to the proposal, saying, "If you win, you don't, you don't win."
The president did not provide details about what the proposed Space Academy would involve, where it might be located or how much it would cost.
It also remains unclear whether the administration has developed a formal proposal or identified federal funding for the project.
Trump's comments come as Republicans work to maintain their Senate majority in the November 3 elections.
Husted, a former Ohio lieutenant governor, is seeking to retain his Senate seat against Democratic challenger Sherrod Brown.
The proposal could carry significance for Ohio, which has a longstanding connection to American aviation and space exploration.
The state is home to NASA's Glenn Research Center in Cleveland and has produced several prominent astronauts, including Neil Armstrong and John Glenn.
However, Trump stopped short of announcing a new federal facility or making a firm commitment to establish the academy.
For now, the president has presented the idea as a possibility tied to Husted's electoral success, with no additional details about when or whether the project might move forward.
Trump made the remarks during a campaign appearance in Ohio as he urged supporters to back Husted in the upcoming midterm elections.
"I wanted you to know that if Jon Husted wins, I am going to consider putting the Space Academy right here," Trump told the crowd.
He then emphasized the condition attached to the proposal, saying, "If you win, you don't, you don't win."
The president did not provide details about what the proposed Space Academy would involve, where it might be located or how much it would cost.
It also remains unclear whether the administration has developed a formal proposal or identified federal funding for the project.
Trump's comments come as Republicans work to maintain their Senate majority in the November 3 elections.
Husted, a former Ohio lieutenant governor, is seeking to retain his Senate seat against Democratic challenger Sherrod Brown.
The proposal could carry significance for Ohio, which has a longstanding connection to American aviation and space exploration.
The state is home to NASA's Glenn Research Center in Cleveland and has produced several prominent astronauts, including Neil Armstrong and John Glenn.
However, Trump stopped short of announcing a new federal facility or making a firm commitment to establish the academy.
For now, the president has presented the idea as a possibility tied to Husted's electoral success, with no additional details about when or whether the project might move forward.
