Published July 3, 2026 at 8:30 AM ET · Updated July 5, 2026 at 12:06 AM ET
Trump tells Artemis II astronauts to 'assume you're heading to Mars' in Fourth of July speech
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President Trump recognized the Artemis II astronauts during his Fourth of July speech. He told them to assume they are heading to Mars.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 1 d ago, when The Nation reported it. Coverage has since grown to 4 independent outlets, including 3 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 1 hr ago from New York Post. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.
