President Trump appointed Sean Duffy as the Interim Administrator of NASA, highlighting his successful work in transportation. Duffy replaces Janet Petro, who had been acting administrator since January. The appointment signifies ongoing conflict with Elon Musk, as Duffy previously clashed with him during his time in the administration. Duffy raised concerns about Musk’s DOGE team allegedly attempting to lay off air traffic controllers. He emphasized the importance of maintaining a skilled workforce while striving for government efficiency, indicating that good personnel are essential for operational success.
Trump announced the appointment of Sean Duffy as Interim Administrator of NASA, praising his work with transportation and expressing confidence in his temporary leadership at the space agency.
Duffy's appointment marks a significant shift, succeeding Janet Petro, and signifies an ongoing conflict with Elon Musk, particularly due to past clashes during the Trump administration.
In a past meeting, Duffy confronted Musk over alleged attempts to lay off air traffic controllers, emphasizing the necessity of good personnel amidst governmental efficiency.
Duffy expressed insights on government efficiency during a press conference, indicating that while efficiency is crucial, it cannot come at the expense of skilled personnel.
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