WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said he is withdrawing the nomination of tech billionaire Jared Isaacman, an associate of Trump adviser Elon Musk, to lead NASA, saying he reached the decision after a "thorough review" of Isaacman's "prior associations."

It was unclear what Trump meant and the White House did not respond to an emailed request for an explanation.

"After a thorough review of prior associations, I am hereby withdrawing the nomination of Jared Isaacman to head NASA," Trump wrote late Saturday on his social media site. "I will soon announce a new Nominee who will be Mission aligned, and put America First in Space."

In response, Isaacman thanked Trump and the Senate, writing on X that the past six months were "enlightening and, honestly, a bit thrilling."

"It may not

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