Trump’s NASA Chief Claps Back At Patriots Quarterback’s Moon Landing Skepticism
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye told a New England radio station he was “a little bit skeptical” the U.S. successfully landed astronauts on the moon.
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye sparked controversy this week by expressing doubt about the U.S. sending astronauts to the moon. The 10th-ranked player in the NFL told New England radio station WEEI-FM, "I don’t know about the moon," adding, "I’m not really sure 200% if we went there or not." Maye, who studied conspiracy theories at the University of North Carolina, stated, "I’m a little bit skeptical," but emphasized he wasn't leaning one way or another.
The remarks garnered significant attention after Boston TV station WCVB published a story on Maye's comments, prompting Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy, a Patriots fan, to defend him on Twitter. Portnoy called Maye's remarks a "normal take" and urged followers to raise their hands if they had witnessed a man land on the moon in person.
NASA billionaire Jared Isaacman responded to Maye's skepticism by tweeting, "I quite literally have receipts." Isaacman previously vowed to prioritize returning humans to the moon over sending them to Mars, with plans to put American astronauts on the lunar surface by the end of 2028.
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