Buzz Aldrin endorses Donald Trump for US President

Washington [US], October 31 : In a significant endorsement, Brigadier General Buzz Aldrin, renowned Apollo 11 astronaut and Lunar Module Pilot, announced his support for Donald J Trump in the upcoming US Presidential Election.
Aldrin, who has dedicated his life to the advancement of scientific exploration and space endeavours, cited Trump's past commitment to American space policy and national security as pivotal to his decision.
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In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Aldrin stated, "America is a nation of bold ambition, hope, and energy. We are a nation of free thought, free association, and free movement. We are a nation that allows the best of humanity to emerge, and we strive for great things. Only in America, the nation that I love, believe in, and took an oath to defend, do you find our spirit, the vision to break boundaries, turn impossible feats into reality."
Reflecting on his role in the Apollo 11 mission, he emphasised his pride in America's accomplishments and the lasting impact of the Moon landing 55 years ago.
Aldrin's endorsement praised Trump's previous efforts to prioritise space exploration, including a reinvigorated national interest in returning to the Moon and advancing toward Mars.
"Under the first Trump Administration, I was impressed to see how human space exploration was elevated, made a policy of high importance again," Aldrin noted in the press release via X. "Under President Trump's first term, America saw a revitalised interest in space."
He also acknowledged Trump's establishment of the National Space Council and the creation of the US Space Force, lauding these initiatives for reinforcing America's defence capabilities in space as it becomes an increasingly contested domain.
Aldrin credited Trump's policies for aligning closely with his own views and America's national interests. He praised advancements in the private sector space economy, championed by "visionaries like Elon Musk," as complementary to the Trump administration's efforts.
Addressing the broader challenges facing America, Aldrin conveyed a sense of urgency and resolve. "We are facing serious and difficult realities on the global security landscape," he said, underscoring concerns over domestic stability, economic issues, and the rule of law. "For these reasons and others, we need a proven, serious, tested leader for President."
Aldrin emphasised the weight of presidential responsibility, invoking his own experiences under pressure. "The Presidency requires an understanding of human nature, clarity in judgement, decisiveness, knowledge, understanding, and calm under pressures few have a natural ability to manage," Aldrin stated.
He acknowledged that while choosing a leader is not always straightforward, challenging times demand a steadfast figure at the helm. "For me, for the future of our Nation, to meet enormous challenges, and for the proven policy accomplishments above, I believe the nation is best served by voting for Donald J Trump. I wholeheartedly endorse him for President of the United States."
The endorsement concluded with Aldrin's heartfelt blessing, "Godspeed President Trump, and God Bless the United States of America," cementing his support for Trump's return to the White House.