Artemis II Astronauts Quietly Ignore Trump, Creating Viral Buzz
After the Artemis II lunar flyby, the crew received a congratulatory call on April 8, 2026. The exchange quickly turned awkward when former U.S. president Donald Trump shifted topics.
The call and the silence
Trump praised the astronauts for their courage. He also told the crew he had spoken with Wayne Gretzky and “your prime minister,” naming Mark Carney.
Gretzky was described during the call as a former Canadian ice hockey player and a MAGA supporter. The astronauts offered no immediate response. Silence persisted for more than a minute before mission control requested a com check.
Awkward audio moment
Mission control confirmed the link remained live. There was no transmission delay and the crew did not laugh or answer Trump directly.
The former president waited for a reply and then reiterated that he was on the line. Observers noted the long pause and the clear audio feed.
Online reaction
The brief, silent moment has since spread widely on social platforms. Many praised the crew for not catering to the off-topic remarks.
Viewers joked that even more than 250,000 miles from Earth, a Trump rant can follow you. Others framed the crew’s restraint as an example of professional integrity.
Mission status
The Artemis II team includes commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, and mission specialists Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen. They are returning to Earth after the far-side lunar flyby.
Splashdown is scheduled for Friday, April 10, 2026. The mission remains under close public and media scrutiny.
Filmogaz.com will continue to follow developments as the crew prepares for re-entry. The Artemis II astronauts quietly ignored Trump, creating viral buzz that amplified worldwide attention.
