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Trump Praises NASA Chief’s ‘Beautiful Ears’, Jokes About ‘Super Hearing’ During White House Event

Trump mocked NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman’s ears after deflecting a question, and social media users quickly ridiculed the exchange.

  • On Wednesday, President Donald Trump hosted the Artemis II crew at the White House, where he publicly commented on NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman's physical appearance, specifically noting his "beautiful ears" and "super hearing."
  • This incident follows a documented history of Trump making backhanded compliments, including similar remarks about U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's ears during the 2016 Republican nomination race.
  • Pointing to the administrator, Trump claimed he was the best person to answer relocation questions because he possessed "the best hearing," prompting laughter from onlookers.
  • Isaacman handled the remark by replying, "Trick of the trade, sir," as social media users criticized the president's manners and noted a camera operator zoomed in on the administrator's ears.
  • Prior to this event, Isaacman testified before the Senate Committee on Appropriations regarding the 2027 NASA budget and advocated for reclassifying Pluto as a planet.
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During an event in the White House to recognize the astronauts of the Artemis II mission, the President of the United States, Donald Trump, starred in an uncomfortable moment mocking NASA chief Jared Isaacman's physicist.Donald Trump interrupted the formal tone of the act by referring to Jared Isaacman's ears as he responded to the press, launching ironic comments that quickly went viral despite being in front of the Artemis II crew.

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The President of the United States, Donald Trump, starred in a particular moment during the reception of the Artemis 2 mission at the White House's Oval Office.Trump highlighted the hearing capabilities of the NASA administrator in a tone that generated various reactions among those present.

·Buenos Aires, Argentina
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This Thursday, April 30, 2026, Donald Trump once again pointed out. The US President allowed himself a completely inappropriate comment on the physics of Jared Isaacman, NASA's boss, at a press conference at the Oval Office.

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The American president again pointed out with a remark about Jared Isaacman's physics. ...

·Brussels, Belgium
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Express US broke the news on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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