Jared Isaacman – because of Isaacman's relationship with Elon Musk, Isaacman suggested on a podcast Wednesday. Why it matters: Elon Musk has gone scorched earth on Trump and the GOP this week, with Musk gearing his attacks toward the president's centerpiece budget legislation.

President Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post that he will "soon announce a new Nominee who will be Mission aligned, and put America First in Space."

Billionaire entrepreneur Jared Isaacman, who has close ties to Elon Musk, was President Trump's pick to serve as NASA administrator.