WND By Karl L. Buschmann, Real Clear Wire March 28, 2026
Despite those who proclaim that America is reclaiming its dominance in space, the facts on the ground do not support this claim. President Trump's call for American superiority in outer space seems to have more to do with securing America's national and economic interests in the Donroe Doctrine — the "America First" adaptation of the 1823 Monroe Doctrine, utilizing tariffs, military threats, and economic pressure to exclude foreign influence (specifically China) and assert control over nations like Venezuela.
The December 2025 executive order, calling for superiority, strength and achievement in the name of America First space policy, rings hollow when viewed through the lens of former NASA Administrator Michael Griffin's speech of 2007 on Real Reasons – competitiveness, curiosity and monument building – and Acceptable Reasons – scientific discovery, economic benefit and national security – for having a space exploration program.
Griffin argued that: "When you do things for Real Reasons instead of Acceptable Reasons, you have a chance to obtain Real Success" and "we produce our highest achievements. The people who do things for Real Reasons, and who know it, are also the ones who are the most successful by the standards embodied in Acceptable Reasons."
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