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The underlying issue igniting this drama stems from the withdrawal of Jared Isaacman’s nomination for NASA Administrator. Isaacman, a billionaire space entrepreneur and close associate of Elon Musk, was nominated during the Trump administration. However, shortly after Musk’s departure from the political spotlight and a public spat regarding a significant bill — dubbed the "big beautiful bill" — Isaacman’s nomination was unexpectedly rescinded by President Trump.