After nearly a year in space, NASA astronauts Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Sunita Williams have finally returned to Earth.

Their extended stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS) came after their Boeing Starliner capsule malfunctioned, preventing them from returning as scheduled.

While their mission was originally planned to last a short duration, technical failures left them stranded in orbit far beyond their intended timeline.

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The delay in bringing Wilmore and Williams home has been a point of contention, particularly following reports that the Biden-Harris administration rejected an offer from SpaceX CEO Elon Musk to bring the astronauts back safely.

President Donald Trump previously called out the administration for its inaction, comparing it to other situations where Americans have been left behind under Biden’s leadership, including the withdrawal from Afghanistan and the continued detainment of Marc Fogel, an American currently imprisoned in Russia.

In contrast, Trump credited SpaceX and NASA for successfully executing the astronauts’ return once action was finally taken.

Despite widespread acknowledgment that the astronauts had been left aboard the ISS far longer than planned, MSNBC and other left-leaning outlets attempted to downplay the situation, insisting that Wilmore and Williams were not “stranded.”

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However, several major media organizations, including PBS, ABC, BBC, CSPAN, and Live Science, all reported the astronauts’ predicament as being stranded in space due to the capsule failure.

MSNBC guest claims that the astronauts were never really stranded.⁰⁰Turns out, MSNBC’s owner, NBC, just days ago admitted they were.⁰⁰Here’s a list of outlets who also admit they were stranded:⁰
-PBS
-Time
-The Washington Post
-Live Science
-ABC
-Al Jazeera
-BBC
-Fox News… pic.twitter.com/M2mXMZqNVn

— Media Lies (@MediasLies) March 18, 2025

During a press conference aboard the ISS, Wilmore was asked about Musk’s statement that Biden intentionally stalled their rescue for political reasons.

Initially, Wilmore suggested politics played no role in the situation. However, when asked again, he appeared to confirm Musk’s claim, saying:

“I can only say that Mr. Musk, what he says, is absolutely factual … I believe him.”

“I can only say that Mr. Musk, what he says, is absolutely factual. We have no information on that, though, whatsoever; what was offered, what was not offered; who it was offered to, how that process went. That’s information that we simply don’t have. So I believe him.” pic.twitter.com/oR7vPNpXmg

— catfoodcannon (@catfoodcannon) March 9, 2025

His remarks suggest that SpaceX’s offer to bring the astronauts home was rejected by the Biden-Harris administration, reinforcing claims that the decision to delay the rescue may have been politically motivated.

Wilmore and Williams’ return to Earth highlights the critical role SpaceX plays in America’s space program, particularly as Boeing’s Starliner continues to face challenges.

While NASA has traditionally relied on multiple partners for space travel, this mission’s difficulties underscore the reliability gap between different providers.

With the astronauts now safely back home, the focus shifts to the decision-making process that led to the extended delay.

Questions remain regarding why Biden’s administration allegedly rejected SpaceX’s early offer and whether politics influenced the timing of the rescue.

As SpaceX continues to expand its role in U.S. space operations, the successful return of Wilmore and Williams further cements its position as a dominant force in American space travel.

The Trump administration’s prioritization of bringing them home stands in stark contrast to the inaction under Biden, leaving many to question whether political considerations were placed above the safety of American astronauts.

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