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Brigadier General Buzz Aldrin, 94, Endorses Trump for President

Oct 30, 2024, 04:05 PM

Buzz Aldrin, the 94-year-old Apollo 11 astronaut and second person to walk on the Moon, has officially endorsed Donald Trump for President of the United States. The Brigadier General expressed his belief that the nation would be best served by Trump's leadership, citing the former president's commitment to space exploration and national security. Aldrin, an advocate for manned missions to Mars, praised Trump's role in elevating human space exploration as a high-priority policy and highlighted the creation of the U.S. Space Force during his previous term. Emphasizing that America is facing serious and difficult challenges both at home and abroad, Aldrin stated, 'I wholeheartedly endorse him for President of the United States.' He concluded his endorsement with, 'Godspeed President Trump, and God Bless the United States of America.'