The president withdrew Jared Isaacmanβs nomination to lead the space agency in June, but senators of both parties appeared willing to give him a second shot at confirmation.
The nomination of the billionaire entrepreneur, private astronaut and Elon Musk ally was before the floor of the Senate when the president abruptly withdrew it in June.
President Trump abruptly yanked his earlier nomination of Jared Isaacman because he was upset that Mr. Isaacman had contributed to the campaigns of some Democrats.