I guess Donald Trump is REALLY into SpaceX now

President Donald Trump isn’t exactly known for his science literacy. 

He has publicly questioned the need for exercise, called climate change a hoax, and has yet to appoint a science advisor. His pick for NASA administrator — the divisive Republican congressman Jim Bridenstine — is bogged down in the Senate due to bipartisan opposition to his nomination. 

But hey, at least Trump seems to have something resembling a passing interest in arguably the most famous rocket company in the world: SpaceX.

A new video released by CNBC shows Trump talking about Elon Musk’s SpaceX and other billionaires who are becoming more committed to space exploration in general.  Read more…

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