Astronaut Buzz Aldrin endorsed Donald Trump on Wednesday, prompting critics to launch several barbs at the second man to walk on the moon.
Some chided Aldrin, 94, for ignoring the potential damage to women’s reproductive rights in a second Trump presidency.
“I have lost all respect I had for you,” one person wrote on X. “You should talk to the women in your life more.”
Others reminded him he was supporting a man who inspired a siege to overturn the 2020 election.
“Used to respect you tons, but no longer,” a commenter offered. “You’re advocating support for an insurrectionist traitor.”
In a long message shared on X, formerly Twitter, Aldrin wrote that Trump showed a strong commitment to space exploration when he was president. Aldrin also praised Trump ally Elon Musk for furthering private travel.
Noting that the presidency “requires sober analysis of frightening scenarios, and the instinct to lead with resolve,” Aldrin concluded, “I believe we are best served by voting for @realDonaldTrump. I wholeheartedly endorse him for President of the United States.”
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The Republican nominee also has the likes of Dennis Quaid, Mel Gibson, Kanye, Brett Favre and Paula Deen in his corner.
But the formal nod from Aldrin set off supporters in Kamala Harris’ orbit.
Some pointed out that conservatives, like the ones voting for the former president, are perhaps more likely to be moon-landing deniers.
Aldrin once punched a harassing “truther” in a 2002 incident ― as one X user reminded him.
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Fkn bizarre..a “patriot” supports a Seditious Insurrectionist that organized a plot to overthrow the government..it’s especially ironic to use the phrase “sober analysis” regarding his capabilities as a leader. Apparently, you’re fluent in Gibberish and Nonsense?..👍
— Marius Rex 🟧🇺🇸🖼️🇺🇦 (@MichaelPByrne1) October 30, 2024Wow. I did respect you, but you don’t respect any of the women in your life. And with your own words, you state that the space program is more important to you than any women, their rights, their autonomy, or their ability to make decisions about their own body. Shameful.
— 🌀brenda_v71🌀 (@brenda_V71) October 30, 2024Proof that having a PhD doesn’t guarantee that that individual has good judgment.
— The Jesse A. Marcel Library (@CCRFInc) October 30, 2024Such an unforced error. You know what it means to see the bigger picture, shame.
— Nick James the 1st 🛠 (@nickjamesthe1) October 30, 202490% of MAGA doesn’t even believe that Buzz Aldrin walked on the moon
— Franklin (@franklinisbored) October 30, 2024I respect your service and your career but "The Presidency requires clarity in judgement, decisiveness, and calm under pressure" is so far from the character of Trump that I can't take anything else seriously. It's your vote but the man you are talking about isn't Trump.
— Tardis_lass (@Heathfeath45) October 30, 2024You just lost a fan. Donald Trump is a convicted felon traitor you back.
— Science Bob McGwier (@BobMcGwier_N4HY) October 30, 2024Buzz Aldrin has forgotten who he is, he has forgotten right from wrong, and he is sacrificing the well-being of women across this nation and probably across this planet so that he can observe from a distance as Elon musk pretends to go to space. Traitor.
— Someone else. (@Someone_else___) October 30, 2024Used to respect you tons, but no longer. You're advocating support for an insurrectionist traitor - which makes you no better.
— Dom (@nhmtnbkr1) October 30, 2024So breaking his oath to the defend the Constitution doesn’t mean anything to you?
— CF McHale (@human_xxoo) October 31, 2024I’m sorry for your blindness to the simple fact that this con man & felon tried to STEAL MY VOTE with no evidence whatsoever.
I thought I admired you, but will block you instead. You’re incapable of putting the foundations of our democracy ahead of your narrow self- interest.
You are supporting the same presidential candidate as conspiracy theorists (like the one you punched) fyi https://t.co/HkqsfWmzzP
— Politics Sloth 🧦🌐🇬🇷🇺🇸 (#1 reply guy) (@SockDemFan) October 30, 2024I'm not gonna lie, this is a sad one for me. I respected you more than this and this is a terrible take.
— RJ Swinton (@RicoSuaveJD) October 30, 2024I respect you. I hope you realize you are siding with the guys who think you faked the moon landing, though.
— KLH☮️ (@KevinLeeHarris3) October 30, 2024I have lost all respect I had for you.
You should talk to the women in your life more.
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I’m sorry for your blindness to the simple fact that this con man & felon tried to STEAL MY VOTE with no evidence whatsoever.
I thought I admired you, but will block you instead. You’re incapable of putting the foundations of our democracy ahead of your narrow self- interest.
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